ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 440691 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
parity
arbitrate
heinous
surplus

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 surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
impenitent
derelict
mundane
trim

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
extenuating
repulse
fidelity
serenity

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
remedial
raucous
supple

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
stealth
prominence
untenable
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."