ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 784342 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
stealth
dreadful
demeanor
supple

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
foil
strict
curtail
avian

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
precept
augment
corrective
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
mediate
command
redouble
solace

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
extol
impenitent
retroactive

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."