ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 603199 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
stifle
arbitrate
gravity
cunning

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
mundane
impenitent
serene
derelict

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
refurbish
elate
complement
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
interminable
colossal
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
stealth
periodic
mediate

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."