ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 928150 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
appraise
raucous
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
demean
drab
beneficial

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
liability
fidelity
renovate
disconcert

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

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

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 elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
moderate
clarity
liability

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."