ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 734907 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
stern
verify
precept
incisive

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
archaic
polarize
deceit
accommodate

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
perception
pretentious
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
compulsion
plaudits
perception
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
salvage
awe
insinuate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."