ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 360159 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
dubious
corrosive
plaudits

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
exalt
distortion
archetypal

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
derivative
pleasant
inflammatory
censure

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
illuminate
incumbent
insinuate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
melee
strict
negate
combustion

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."