ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 555163 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
stern
compulsion
arbitrate
condone

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
clarity
pantomime
catastrophic
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rancorous
retrograde
euphoria
prudent

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
abate
impassive
derivative
gravity

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
trove
intelligle
epitaph
derivative

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."