ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 126177 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
foil
insolence
collection
censure

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
ecstatic
manifest
extol

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 ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
archaic
authoritarian
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Melee most nearly means:
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inviolable
methodical
brawl
corrosive

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
benefactor
moderate
arbitrate
immoderate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."