ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 976421 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
drab
benevolent
excuse
meticulous

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
scamper
arbitrate
turpitude
implement

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
corrective
exculpate
immoderate
elate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
finite
adversary
glorify
gruff

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
suppress
comprehensible
polarize

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."