ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 613268 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
65% Answer Correctly
embellish
arbitrate
entangle
appalling

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
periodic
lurid
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
heinous
eloquent
seriousness
rehash

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
moderate
flaunt
interminable

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
euphoria
rule
conduit
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."