ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935343 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.04
Score 0% 81%

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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
absolve
prune
scapegoat
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
intricate
renovate
authoritarian
eloquent

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
intricate
demean
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
obnoxious
unscrupulous
extenuating

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The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
compulsion
devastating
incidental
iridescent

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."