ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 275774 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
flagrant
brandish
arbitrate
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
diffident
heed
scamper

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
ramble
genial
devastating
exalt

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
liability
raucous
methodical

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", 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."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
camaraderie
plaudits
futile

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."