ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 460822 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
incumbent
meticulous
impassive
flaunt

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
raspy
demean
command
manifest

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
precept
ramble
redouble

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
frugal
preclude
extol

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
dubious
revoke
hopeless
cunning

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."