ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 655391 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
untenable
stern
arbitrate
immoderate

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
lenient
glorify
retroactive
drab

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
disconcert
incidental
immoderate

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
absolve
salvage
artless
augment

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
foil
comprehensible
combustion

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."