ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 714985 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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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
verify
onset
turmoil
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
meticulous
unscrupulous
melee

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
elate
fidelity
negate
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
corroborate
rail
heinous
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
colossal
foil
timid
pretense

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."