ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 902154 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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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
celebrated
penurious
regale
verify

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
repel
induce
euphoria
suppress

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
turpitude
celebrated
blowhard
stealth

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
melodious
sociable
irritation
turpitude

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
antidote
regale
renovate
insolence

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."