ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 767644 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.
88% Answer Correctly
incidental
sociable
ploy
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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
appalling
revive
admired
incongruous

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
grandiose
stifle
belated
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
hedonism
diffident
trim
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
regale
corroborate
dreary
fragile

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."