ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 241837 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
hedonism
command
recrimination
exalt

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exception
grandiose
oblige
melodious

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
prominence
slavish
pretentious
grandiose

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
methodical
complicated
euphoria
augment

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
proximity
gargantuan
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."