ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715012 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
cunning
discern
compulsion
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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
buffoonery
assess
corrosive

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
colossal
garish
commemorate

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
colossal
diffident
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
repel
opportune
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."