ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 724428 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
avian
straddle
dupe
appalling

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
insinuate
incongruous
flaunt
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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
untenable
avian
compulsion
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
condone
accentuate
frugal
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
insolence
rescue
entangle
antidote

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."