ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 670495 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
flaw
surplus
verify
incidental

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
preclude
archaic
fastidious
retroactive

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
exasperation
compulsion
anthology

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
recrimination
clairvoyance
fragile
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
prudent
salvage
futile
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."