ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 212409 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
brandish
oblivious
augment

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
futile
combative
distortion
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
epistolary
colossal
overjoyed
scamper

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
censure
embellish
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
retroactive
appalling
written
clarity

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."