ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 758408 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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
extenuating
oblivious
verify
awe

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incumbent
condone
buffer
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
salvage
charade
facade
preclude

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
combative
imply
hedonism
fidelity

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
proximity
nearness
clarity
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."