ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 474658 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
rehash
raspy
rancorous

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
entangle
defect
exception
inviolable

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rancorous
apathetic
beneficial
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
pretentious
illuminate
accentuate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
nurture
indecorous
abate

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."