ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 510394 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
melodious
prune
hopeless
accessible

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
nurture
catastrophic
dubious
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
precept
harsh
disdain
onset

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
catastrophic
repentant
accommodate

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
precept
commemorate
pretense
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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."