ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 539969 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
accommodate
buffoonery
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
sameness
naive
pomp

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
lurid
recrimination
procrastinate
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
aesthete
blame
eulogy
incisive

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
facade
excessive
comprehensible
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."