ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 476701 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
archetypal
appraise
meticulous

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
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incidental
diffident
mundane
sensualism

Solution
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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
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impartial
exception
epitaph
meticulous

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
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commemorate
euphoria
parade
untenable

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
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deceit
buffer
indecorous
camaraderie

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The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."