ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 512343 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
incumbent
slavish
beneficial

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
beneficial
combative
mediate
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
repentant
obdurate
servile
conduit

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
conduit
clairvoyance
rescue
equitable

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
penurious
parity
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."