ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 662360 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
lurid
foil
moderate
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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
penurious
eulogy
excessive
straddle

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
curtail
pantomime
epitaph

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
rancorous
abate
mundane
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
liability
moderate
adorn
precept

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."