ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 780096 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
disconcert
incongruous
command
civility

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
peace
egotist
sociable

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
grandiose
impenitent
supple
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
incisive
implement
aerate
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
heinous
sociability
censure
drab

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."