ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 8048 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
inviolable
equitable
command
inflammatory

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
distortion
dreadful
implausible
foil

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
promote
upbraid
elusive
corroborate

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
repentant
redouble
exasperation

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
obnoxious
oxygenate
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."