ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14777 Results

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
conduit
moderate
glorify
naive

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
accentuate
interminable
prune
fastidious

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The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
preclude
epitaph
arbitrate
procrastinate

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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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
liability
homage
solace
immoderate

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
obdurate
colossal
exalt

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."