ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 351805 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
diffident
anthology
implement

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
80% Answer Correctly
tardy
grandiose
servile
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
gruff
command
elate
flaw

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
pallid
buffer
incite
sociable

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
defiant
buffer
redouble
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."