ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 578312 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
ethical
prominence
dubious
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
turmoil
euphoria
dulcet
corrective

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The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
duplicity
mundane
scapegoat
divide

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
prune
extant
nearness
implement

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
sociable
arbitrate
demean

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 sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."