ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 103993 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
disconcert
ecstatic
arbitrate
benefactor

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
combustion
solace
clarity
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
dubious
incongruous
remedial
trove

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
implement
regurgitate
celebrated

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
extol
onset
prominence
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."