ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 598978 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
disconcert
interminable
garish

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
iridescent
melodious
assess
moderate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
archaic
antidote
disconcert

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
drub
conduit
inviolable

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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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
corroborate
suspect
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."