ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 494581 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
flourish
penurious
distortion

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
accessible
melodious
extol
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
retroactive
gigantic
meticulous
celebrated

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
compulsion
overjoyed
cunning
censure

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
incidental
surplus
gravity

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."