ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 843262 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.05
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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
commemorate
futile
frail
sociable

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
appraise
benefactor
comparable
strict

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
grandiose
shorten
repentant
onset

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
egotist
retroactive
onset
command

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
belated
jocularity
heinous
elusive

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."