ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 103465 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
incumbent
oblivious
anomaly
demeanor

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
corrective
foster
entangle
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
frugal
fickle
unscrupulous

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
negate
epitaph
supple

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
immoderate
accessible
oblige

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."