ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 255255 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
sociable
scamper
pomp
arbitrate

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
gravity
antidote
surfeit
ramble

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
promote
foil
eulogy
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
buffer
egotist
stifle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
glorify
gravity
fickle

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."