ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 485939 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
anthology
arbitrate
indecorous
sociable

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
periodic
grandiose
repeated
punctual

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
eulogy
raspy
equitable

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
straddle
curtail
punctual
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
intricate
extant
corrosive
connoisseur

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."