ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 491395 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
rancorous
condone
revoke
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
manifest
avian
flagrant

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
epistolary
dreadful
appalling
augment

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
regale
veneration
condone
abate

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
commemorate
interminable
contortion
immoderate

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."