ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 481468 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
salvage
prompt
incongruous
pallid

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
advantageous
genial
implausible
naive

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
condone
incidental
eulogy

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
prudent
iridescent
pomp

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
drub
benevolent
distortion
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."