ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 837661 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
flaw
turpitude
repentant
arbitrate

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
condone
collection
embellish
compulsion

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
finite
peace
derivative
exasperation

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
inflammatory
epistolary
exception

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
aerate
command
intricate
archaic

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."