ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 719507 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
eloquent
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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
flaw
dreadful
camaraderie
pallid

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
accentuate
obnoxious
mediate
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
raspy
strict
disconcert
demean

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
supple
stifle
exception
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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."