ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 259916 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
extant
comparable
flaunt

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
channel
revoke
extenuating
colossal

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
insolence
corruption
recrimination
disconcert

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ramble
living
implausible
meticulous

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
extol
accentuate
recrimination

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."