ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 432479 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
combustion
apathetic
rancorous

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
intricate
fragile
euphoria
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
disconcert
facade
polarize

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
accommodate
unscrupulous
extenuating

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
garish
incumbent
lenient
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."