ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 505093 Results

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
civility
gargantuan
ramble

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
channel
discern
onset
celebrated

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
flagrant
foil
parade
salvage

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
appraise
ploy
mitigating
methodical

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
retroactive
belated
nurture

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."