ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 434700 Results

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
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straddle
manifest
revive
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
duplicity
serene
flaw
methodical

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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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Melee most nearly means:
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lurid
brawl
moderate
prominence

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The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
corroborate
gravity
arbitrate
corrosive

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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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
foil
sensualism
belated
benefactor

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."