ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 91944 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
ramble
flagrant
accommodate
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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pathos
futile
buffer
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
curtail
implement
seriousness
serenity

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
start
archetypal
melodious
accommodate

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
authoritarian
facade
implausible

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."