ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 305528 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
exasperation
camaraderie
arbitrate
iridescent

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
periodic
flaw
enhance
gargantuan

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The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
extenuating
periodic
parity
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
compassion
disconcert
flaw

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
divination
eloquent
fraud
implement

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The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."