ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 194082 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
antidote
moderate
condone

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
hedonism
commonplace
rhapsody
futile

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
placebo
advantageous
epitaph
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
combustion
assess
onset

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
distortion
flaunt
curtail

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."