ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 593345 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
ploy
clarity
arbitrate
compulsion

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
incumbent
evident
diffident
corroborate

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
onset
embellish
furtiveness
distortion

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
benefactor
written
perception
awe

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
repel
accentuate
defect
revoke

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."