ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 24983 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
mandate
pomp
appraise

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
turpitude
colossal
cushion
corroborate

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
stern
iridescent
accentuate
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
scamper
benefactor
command
facade

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
prominence
facade
veneration
frugal

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."