ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 488311 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
mandate
turmoil
fidelity
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
brandish
extol
verify
incidental

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
augment
meticulous
foil
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
scamper
seriousness
opportune
pretense

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
supple
inauspicious
arbitrate
immoderate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."