ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 563407 Results

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1 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
curtail
genial
foil
adversary

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
deferment
arbitrate
genial

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
impenitent
ploy
excuse
derivative

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
foil
frail
manifest
redouble

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
trove
pale
celebrated

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."