ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 934897 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
accommodate
sociable
improbable
onset

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
colossal
verify
lurid
augment

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
meticulous
stifle
immoderate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
absolve
curtail
compulsion
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
mediate
genial
belated
censure

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."