ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 295225 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
equitable
ecstatic
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
impenitent
prompt
servile
colossal

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
absolve
grandiose
revive
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
disdain
diffident
dreadful
apathetic

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
implausible
rhapsody
channel
naive

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."