ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 337179 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
mandate
regale
facade
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
incumbent
disdain
parity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
condone
prune
procrastinate
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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
drab
inviolable
honorable
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
deferment
inauspicious
immoderate

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."