ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 311317 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
indecorous
buffer
ploy

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
curtail
ceaseless
comprehensible
rehash

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
melee
altruistic
benevolent
solace

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
epistolary
prominence
pantomime

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
accommodate
iridescent
rail
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."