ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 922895 Results

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
lurid
retroactive
augment

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sociable
oblige
combustion
genial

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The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
incisive
propitious
accommodate
ploy

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
exception
fickle
frugal
repel

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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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
archetypal
condone
clairvoyance

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The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."