ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 832018 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
revoke
arbitrate
pallid
benevolent

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
regale
ramble
turpitude

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
drab
disposition
eloquent
stifle

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
curtail
straddle
genial
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
artless
elate
parity
pretentious

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."