ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 558410 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
benefactor
raucous
cure
penurious

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
servile
ploy
trove

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
melee
buffoonery
gruesome
condone

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
corroborate
revive
pretentious
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
frugal
fragile
epistolary
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."