ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 826871 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
penurious
discern
raspy

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
mandate
ploy
elate

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
buffoonery
unscrupulous
fickle

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
euphoria
civility
deferment
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
composed
accessible
insolence

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."