ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 15716 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
duplicity
arbitrate
sociable
nurture

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
raspy
combustion
defiant

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
brandish
elucidate
aerate
embellish

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
cunning
oblilgatory
incisive
manifest

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
anthology
accessible
punctual

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."