ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 713138 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
fragile
stealth
pretentious
arbitrate

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
buffoonery
absolve
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
patron
gargantuan
preclude

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
hedonism
trove
scorn
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pomp
pageantry
plaudits
penurious

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."