ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 148968 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
untenable
condone
ethical
glorify

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
corrosive
arbitrate
turmoil
exception

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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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
intensify
augment
epitaph

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
derivative
surplus
improbable
iridescent

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The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
accentuate
benevolent
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."