ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 645637 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
embellish
demean
arbitrate
heinous

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
mediate
placebo
corrective

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
inflammatory
scamper
incisive

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
derivative
incidental
celebrated
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
careless
elusive
scamper

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."