ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 499363 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
65% Answer Correctly
fidelity
camaraderie
arbitrate
unscrupulous

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
liability
comprehensible
corrective

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
accentuate
incisive
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
benefactor
mandate
retroactive
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
flourish
charade
frugal

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."