ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 386726 Results

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1 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
civility
mediate
conduit
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
manifest
rescind
insinuate
straddle

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
implement
benevolent
prompt
foil

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
eulogy
celebrated
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
gruff
buffoonery
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."