ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 656611 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
incisive
eloquent
implement
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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
methodical
awe
anthology

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
archetypal
mundane
derivative

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
augment
frugal
serenity
revoke

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
clarity
prompt
revive
moderate

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."