ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 760397 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
absolve
arbitrate
intricate
repentant

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
disconcert
liability
strict

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
euphoria
subside
incisive
pathos

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
antidote
fragile
regurgitate
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
civility
reanimate
extol
derivative

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."