ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 638089 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
benefactor
civility
antidote

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
polarize
derelict
medium
fraud

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
brandish
pallid
moderate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
commemorate
rail
mediate

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
induce
foil
impudent
euphoria

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."