ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 548416 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
beneficial
appraise
diffident
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
pale
raucous
pallid

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
disdain
scamper
pantomime
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
extol
absolve
entangle

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
antidote
extenuating
servile
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."