ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 787936 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
accessible
duplicity
pomp

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
naive
iridescent
appraise
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
60% Answer Correctly
written
buffoonery
solace
inviolable

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
derivative
derelict
incumbent
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mandate
mitigating
drub
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."