ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 776508 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
mundane
proximity
immoderate
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
straddle
arbitrate
epitaph
intricate

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
liability
heed
discern

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", 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 heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
futile
ethical
classic
salvage

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
cunning
unscrupulous
polarize

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."