ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 897662 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ramble
revoke
verify
incumbent

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
untenable
buffoonery
accessible
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
corroborate
incongruous
fragile
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
pretentious
genial
disdain
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
charade
melodious
commemorate

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."