ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 470894 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
scamper
dreadful
disdain
stern

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
genial
fickle
curtail
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
polarize
induce
inauspicious
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
onset
glaring
distortion
turmoil

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
prominence
intensify
procrastinate
absolve

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."