ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 312806 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
archaic
indecorous
refurbish

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
ramble
serenity
extol

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
shimmering
pathos
serenity

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
epistolary
condone
duplicity

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
refurbish
melodious
serene
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."