ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 5191 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
conduit
raucous
revive
arbitrate

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
awe
pallid
proximity
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
compulsion
furtiveness
inflammatory
indecorous

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
redouble
retroactive
loyalty
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
colossal
demeanor
untouchable
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."