ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 795911 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
abate
prune
cache
incisive

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
adversary
verify
obnoxious
corrosive

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
intricate
propitious
buffoonery
incisive

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
defiant
incite
beneficial
servile

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
diffident
intelligle
naive
archaic

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."