ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 969188 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
mandate
serenity
incumbent

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
appalling
rowdy
naive
retroactive

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
abate
implement
written
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
extenuating
composed
upbraid
buffer

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
colossal
demean
pathos
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."