ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 124110 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
accommodate
command
revoke
grandiose

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
periodic
urge
eloquent
impenitent

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

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

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
retroactive
curtail
rail
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
placebo
combative
moderate

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."