ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490698 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
embellish
conduit
futile
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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
fragile
benevolent
egotist

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
flourish
celebrated
eulogy

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
sociable
approachable
exception
proximity

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
beneficial
accommodate
raspy
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."