ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 614750 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
straddle
repel
opponent
ploy

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pantomime
drab
accommodate
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
proximity
flaunt
raucous

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
euphoria
unscrupulous
camaraderie
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
drub
pantomime
salvage
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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."