ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 561697 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
commemorate
exasperation
parity

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
benevolent
extenuating
irritation
impenitent

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
induce
stifle
entangle

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
insolence
deceit
naive
distortion

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
preclude
contortion
surplus
augment

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."