ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 56152 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
corrective
naive
arbitrate
regurgitate

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
sociable
abate
corroborate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
pathos
oblilgatory
combustion
pantomime

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
genial
articulate
grandiose
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
futile
mask
cunning
promote

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."