ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 471402 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
facade
composed
verify
obnoxious

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
avian
belated
banal
apathetic

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
opponent
methodical
dubious

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
plaudits
prudent
aerate

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
foil
igniting
periodic
repel

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."