ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 800848 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
antidote
stealth
untenable

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
mediate
scapegoat
celebrated

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
lenient
condone
beat
sociable

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
revive
verify
mediate
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
accommodate
disconcert
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."