ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 57566 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
gruff
pleasant
preclude

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
adversary
elusive
grandiose
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
untenable
mediate
conduit
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
genial
repentant
stern
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
foil
opportune
genial
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."