ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857606 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
composed
periodic
dreadful
duplicity

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
liability
entangle
akin
methodical

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
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punctual
stern
melee
arbitrate

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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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
drab
incite
fragile

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The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
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stealth
altruistic
gruff
iridescent

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."