ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 24340 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
authoritarian
drab
cunning

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
authoritarian
flagrant
rancorous

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
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prominence
raspy
compassion
proximity

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
mundane
parade
curtail
revive

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
brandish
repentant
colossal

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."