ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 6182 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
condone
perception
inflammatory
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
commemorate
supple
moderate
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
sameness
scapegoat
pathos

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
mediate
demeanor
rancorous
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
precept
diffident
arbitrate
appalling

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."