ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 11279 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
disconcert
arbitrate
insinuate
derivative

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
turpitude
raspy
repeated
pretentious

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
belated
adorn
derelict
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
cunning
pleasant
pretense

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
placebo
apathetic
comparable
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."