ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857152 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
epistolary
unnerve
refurbish
exception

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
dubious
compulsion
hedonism
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
appalling
antidote
merciful
naive

Solution
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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
corrosive
demeanor
futile

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
incisive
lenient
straddle

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."