ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 575957 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
colossal
inscription
derelict
negate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
penurious
appalling
exception
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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
lenient
sameness
aerate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
corroborate
stealth
elate
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
insolence
combustion
incidental
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."