ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 281287 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
censure
baseless
pantomime
impenitent

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
pretense
insinuate
egotist

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
penurious
advantageous
mediate
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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
scamper
insolence
remedial
eulogy

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
oblivious
commemorate
demeanor
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."