ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234828 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
punctual
arbitrate
epistolary
extol

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
duplicity
manifest
melee
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
derelict
fraud
peace
gruff

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
abate
eloquent
repel

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
diffident
brandish
embellish
retroactive

Solution
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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."