ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 276589 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
entangle
corrosive
embellish

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
clarity
punctual
celebrated
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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
mediate
pomp
methodical

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
benevolent
harsh
clarity
indecorous

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
raucous
catastrophic
belated
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."