ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 988916 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
deferment
comparable
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
extenuating
oblivious
archaic

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
lenient
disconcert
tardy
prudent

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
eloquent
appalling
colossal
favorable

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
moderate
eloquent
gigantic
polarize

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."