ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 775518 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
impenitent
arbitrate
ethical
genial

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
lurid
parity
liability

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
preclude
solace
ethical
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
turpitude
genial
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
mandate
incongruous
extant

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."