ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 855709 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
raspy
buffoonery
ramble

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
euphoria
camaraderie
lurid
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pathos
pomp
verify
stifle

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
pretense
prune
imply
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
mediate
incidental
impenitent

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."