ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 975123 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
sociable
oblivious
celebrated
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
benefactor
blame
regale
rehash

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
penurious
pallid
incumbent

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
drub
comprehensible
contrite
trove

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
obnoxious
rule
retroactive

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."