ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 760580 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
liability
appraise
perception

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
ploy
sparing
pretense

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
periodic
nearness
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
trove
implausible
flaw
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
fickle
glorify
illuminate
pretentious

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."