ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 351901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
illuminate
banal
inviolable
absolve

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
pathos
command
derivative
awe

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
censure
incumbent
solace
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
censure
accommodate
combative

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
rehash
dreadful
abate
absolve

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."