ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 655640 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
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1 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
ecstatic
buffer
drab

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
ecstatic
stern
stealth

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
placebo
raspy
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
accentuate
polarize
immoderate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
epistolary
unscrupulous
raspy

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."