ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 894416 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
censure
anthology
oblige
disconcert

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
embellish
divide
drab
beneficial

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
derivative
promote
rhapsody

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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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
brandish
pomp
oblivious
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
duplicity
plaudits
implement

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."