ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 597303 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
censure
verify
ethical
refurbish

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
onset
abate
nearness
repentant

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
grandiose
gravity
genial
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
extol
immoderate
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
gruff
melee
pretentious
archaic

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."