ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 4540 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
equitable
untenable
corroborate

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
corroborate
lenient
distortion
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
curtail
pathos
advance
impenitent

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
dubious
grandiose
foster
anthology

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
demean
arbitrate
ethical

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."