ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 590132 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
manifest
naive
exception

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
aerate
arbitrate
mundane
opportune

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
meticulous
methodical
revoke

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
mandate
accessible
punctual

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
antidote
finite
proximity
overjoyed

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."