ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 325925 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
65% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
regurgitate
colossal
retroactive

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
conduit
penurious
foster
embellish

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
extenuating
facade
oblivious

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
start
manifest
punctual
incongruous

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
refurbish
sameness
inauspicious
revive

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."