ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 377671 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
dubious
prune
genial
retroactive

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
indecorous
delight
pomp
flagrant

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
lurid
recrimination
mitigating
corrosive

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
elate
implement
command
euphoria

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
illuminate
deferment
facade
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."