ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 826120 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
turmoil
nurture
derivative

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
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sociable
repentant
camaraderie
verify

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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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
nurture
oblivious
harsh

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The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
flourish
apathetic
merciful
ethical

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The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
impenitent
jocularity
abate
mandate

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The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."