ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 384401 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
insolence
lenient
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
opportune
arbitrate
fragile
embellish

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
gravity
dubious
chaos
distortion

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
pretentious
obdurate
hedonism
lenient

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
naive
aerate
cunning
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."