ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 176683 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
diffident
corrosive
elate
arbitrate

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
evident
clarity
mandate
futile

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
intricate
beneficial
comparable

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
liability
finite
aesthete
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
perception
commemorate
derelict

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."