ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409398 Results

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
adversary
ploy
colossal
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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
corrosive
strict
conduit
induce

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
revive
ramble
illuminate
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
sociable
corroborate
stifle
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
egotist
exception
corrosive

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."