ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 603234 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
brandish
arbitrate
prune

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
solace
beneficial
retroactive
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
deferment
adversary
accommodate
written

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
fragile
placebo
anthology
classic

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
buffer
shimmering
accessible

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."