ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 579094 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
flourish
rehash
inviolable
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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
entangle
belated
contrite
gravity

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
egotist
buffoonery
oblivious

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
periodic
foster
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
turpitude
pretense
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."