ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 286796 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
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1 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
hedonism
grandiose
slavish
derivative

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
turpitude
disdain
lenient
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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
flaunt
supple
scapegoat
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
nurture
brandish
inviolable

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
liability
admired
prune
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", 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."