ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 97479 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
corroborate
solace
incidental

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
supple
impenitent
melodious

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
pathos
liability
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
curtail
dubious
refurbish
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
commemorate
plaudits
refurbish

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."