ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 165610 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
induce
sociable
distortion
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
waffle
insinuate
comparable

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
euphoria
intelligle
elusive
epistolary

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
lurid
verify
finite
raucous

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."