ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 58189 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
fickle
combustion
arbitrate
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
disconcert
inflammatory
cover
conduit

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
antidote
embroil
derelict
liability

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
corrective
implement
precept
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
pomp
negate
untouchable
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."