ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 422161 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
benefactor
roam
aerate
fickle

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
sociable
derivative
methodical

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
clarity
ploy
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
gruff
revoke
excuse
futile

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
arbitrate
parity
drub

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."