ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 486625 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
extol
insinuate
arbitrate
accessible

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
flagrant
systematic
gruff
ploy

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
implausible
oblivious
mediate

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
exasperation
incongruous
anthology

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
mundane
pantomime
stern

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."