ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 265902 Results

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
precept
antidote
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
flaw
demean
fraud
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
79% Answer Correctly
rescind
corrosive
sociable
turpitude

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
banal
appalling
implausible
induce

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
clarity
rule
inviolable
appraise

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."