ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 567590 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
pretentious
parity
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
periodic
neutralize
serenity

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
surplus
gruff
manifest
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
censure
accessible
rehash
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
manifest
pomp
extenuating
serene

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."