ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 314598 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
pallid
arbitrate
prominence

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
rancorous
accentuate
charade
exception

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
aesthete
antiquated
incidental
pathos

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
advantageous
humble
indecorous
compulsion

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
avian
augment
disposition
equitable

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."