ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 508956 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
civility
lenient
buffer
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
elate
heed
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
absolve
untenable
frugal
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
proximity
exalt
frugal
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
placebo
channel
stealth
discern

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."