ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 389628 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
buffer
celebrated
plaudits
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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
handicap
discern
rail

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
derivative
fastidious
scamper
pallid

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
iridescent
rancorous
exasperation

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
prune
combative
supple

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."