ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 124885 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
redouble
apathetic
arbitrate
perception

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
genial
cunning
prudent
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
precept
intricate
catastrophic
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
refurbish
trove
elate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
clarity
finite
disdain

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."