ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 186334 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
flagrant
medium
embellish
mediate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
pantomime
opponent
preclude
immoderate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
opportune
sociable
kudos
naive

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
implausible
strict
revoke
drub

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
incisive
flaw
divination
condone

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."