ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 481322 Results

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
genial
stifle
proximity
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 proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
curtail
pliant
opportune
repentant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
serene
fidelity
dubious
redouble

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
polarize
irritation
archaic
augment

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
sensualism
solace
disdain

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."