ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 438255 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
Score 0% 59%

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
corrective
arbitrate
redouble
scamper

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
corroborate
blowhard
oblivious
polarize

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
prune
avian
oblilgatory
ramble

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
precept
corrosive
iridescent
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
compulsion
benevolent
elusive
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."