ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 994197 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
ploy
pallid
command
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
recrimination
garish
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
supple
impenitent
classic
embellish

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
ramble
appraise
extant

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
precept
mandate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."