ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 938967 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
extol
incisive
clairvoyance
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
trove
flaw
timid
implement

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
accommodate
compassion
placebo
inflammatory

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
salvage
unnerve
rhapsody
regale

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
drab
flaunt
avian
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."