ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905128 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
genial
epitaph
meticulous
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
archaic
ecstasy
pallid
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
eloquent
nurture
favorable
heinous

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
curtail
rule
pretentious

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
condone
inviolable
heed
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."