ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178727 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
polarize
arbitrate
iridescent
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
hedonism
turmoil
recrimination
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
hopeless
heed
benevolent

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
epitaph
onset
incumbent

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
ploy
disconcert
inviolable

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The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."