ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 718347 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
compulsion
garish
manifest
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
garish
composed
moderate

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
rhapsody
facade
precept

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
frugal
rule
genial
censure

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
plaudits
proximity
odious
genial

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."