ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 854707 Results

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
buffer
stern
servile
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
untenable
extenuating
epitaph
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
archetypal
arbitrate
egotist

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
mundane
combative
oblilgatory
preclude

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
eloquent
plaudits
kudos
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."