ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 422968 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
exalt
eloquent
command
flagrant

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
discern
pretentious
compulsion
demeanor

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
composed
procrastinate
pomp
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brandish
curtail
untenable
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
onset
absolve
polarize

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."