ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 553396 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
prudent
scapegoat
prune
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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
extenuating
comprehensible
seriousness
deferment

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
raspy
pomp
ploy

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
belated
improbable
accessible
rehash

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
commemorate
favorable
pathos

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."