ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
comfort
fidelity
redouble
immoderate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
repentant
polarize
raucous
command

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
embellish
bitter
futile
ethical

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dubious
parity
pretentious
censure

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
salvage
trove
benevolent

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."