ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 59391 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
methodical
implement
pantomime
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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
insinuate
drub
defect
compulsion

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
belated
lenient
fraud
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
buffer
flaw
incidental
harsh

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gravity
cushion
appalling
beneficial

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."