ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 268435 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
grandiose
repeated
inviolable
liability

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", 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."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
incongruous
raspy
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
duplicity
diffident
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
inviolable
demeanor
benefactor

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
distortion
eloquent
placebo
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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."