ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 813383 Results

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1 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
redouble
rail
commonplace
untenable

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
plaudits
penurious
devastating
incisive

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
promote
impenitent
beneficial

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
mandate
exception
dreadful
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
commemorate
prudent
objectionable
sociable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."