ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 224583 Results

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
moderate
derelict
pretense

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
demeanor
pomp
mitigating
egotist

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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pallid
stealth
revoke
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
anthology
placebo
charade
facade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
elate
glorify
insolence
stealth

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."