ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 360522 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
illuminate
drab
unnerve
exalt

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
untenable
augment
compulsion

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
servile
repel
melodious

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
compulsion
flaw
procrastinate
command

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
distortion
opponent
egotist
straddle

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."