ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 918102 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
flagrant
lenient
absolve
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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
fraud
admired
pretense
untenable

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
euphoria
brandish
recrimination
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
extol
ominous
gargantuan
elate

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
equitable
corrupt
plaudits
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."