ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 868258 Results

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
obnoxious
conduit
finite

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
apathetic
incisive
foil
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
benevolent
appraise
foil
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
indecorous
contortion
redouble
oblivious

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
serene
solace
stealth
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."