ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 468511 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
scamper
incisive
humble
oblivious

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
augment
condone
arbitrate
turpitude

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
promote
extant
aesthete

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
ecstatic
plaudits
archaic

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
illuminate
merciful
trove
prominence

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."