ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 916517 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
corrosive
manifest
promote
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
conduit
incumbent
penurious
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
celebrated
verify
duplicity
methodical

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
placebo
duplicity
prominence
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
abate
corroborate
duplicity

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."