ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857247 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
insolence
akin
commemorate
sociable

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
fickle
garish
mediate
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
duplicity
flaunt
verify
extant

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
extenuating
absolve
prevent
ploy

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
rancorous
pomp
augment
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."