ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 819669 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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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
prominence
advantageous
fickle
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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
drub
prune
oblilgatory
penurious

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
prudent
recrimination
pretense
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
demeanor
rail
camaraderie
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
derivative
patron
corrective
impenitent

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."