ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 623284 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
opportune
lenient
proximity

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
elate
plaudits
redouble
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
appalling
inviolable
accommodate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
gruff
rehash
rhapsody
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
epistolary
elucidate
buffer
entangle

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."