ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 243699 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.84
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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
redouble
extenuating
demeanor

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
drub
pomp
redouble

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
eulogy
impenitent
plaudits

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
genial
distortion
epistolary
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
facade
trove
banal
oblivious

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."