ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 261786 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
aesthete
induce
arbitrate
promote

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
periodic
combative
regurgitate
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
insinuate
redouble
entangle
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
disdain
extenuating
facade
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
curtail
hedonism
complicated
pomp

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."