ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256342 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
benevolent
distortion
arbitrate
fraud

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
naive
channel
corrosive
accentuate

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
salvage
heed
artless
stern

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
exasperation
genial
advantageous
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
demean
fidelity
raucous

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."