ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 335950 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
antidote
ecstatic
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
garish
curtail
recrimination
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
melee
buffoonery
retroactive

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
repel
defect
discern
polarize

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
intricate
excuse
accessible
derelict

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."