ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 311742 Results

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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
heed
fragile
retrograde
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
censure
garish
cure
preclude

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
frugal
compulsion
archetypal
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
aerate
exalt
implausible

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
euphoria
retroactive
pomp
glorify

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."