ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869484 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
Score 0% 57%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
heed
arbitrate
flourish

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
buffer
iridescent
frugal
corrective

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
commemorate
seditious
inviolable

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
pallid
deferment
insinuate
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
egotist
immoderate
judicious
compulsion

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."