ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 675280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
penurious
arbitrate
catastrophic
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
seditious
combustion
rail

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
combative
propitious
intricate

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
favorable
prominence
anthology

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
promote
exception
humble
awe

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."