ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 467500 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
demean
arbitrate
prune
demeanor

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
comparable
divide
corroborate
opportune

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
indecorous
plaudits
pageantry
combative

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
straddle
clarity
intricate

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
review
euphoria
garish
accentuate

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."