ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622267 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
methodical
untouchable
appraise
supple

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
scapegoat
combustion
indecorous

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
ethical
benefactor
buffoonery
charade

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
buffer
command
intricate
aesthete

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
corrective
repentant
repel

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."