ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 647335 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
raucous
verify
corrosive
adversary

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
periodic
buffer
comfort
revoke

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
redouble
periodic
immoderate
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
drub
heinous
prevent
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
aerate
censure
heed
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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."