ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 914114 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
supple
refurbish
command
flaunt

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
equitable
untenable
medium
gruff

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
censure
augment
ethical

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
onset
renown
buffer
incidental

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
inauspicious
demean
fidelity

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."