ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 429952 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
65% Answer Correctly
repentant
arbitrate
accentuate
recrimination

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
archaic
remedial
recrimination
ramble

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
fidelity
supple
gravity

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pretentious
retrograde
stifle
eloquent

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
civility
trim
scapegoat
proximity

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."