ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839862 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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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
avian
verify
methodical
raucous

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
derivative
corroborate
benefactor
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
condone
colossal
liability
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
raucous
refurbish
suppress
punctual

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
apathetic
dubious
periodic
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."