ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991672 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
drab
verify
moderate
combative

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
retroactive
suppress
moderate
deferment

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
indecorous
tardy
onset
raspy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
aerate
revive
highlight
ramble

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
onset
apathetic
raucous
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."