ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 469058 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
archaic
fragile
altruistic
incisive

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
adversary
combative
scapegoat
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
raspy
opportune
rail
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
flaunt
surplus
penurious
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
eloquent
discern
benevolent

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."