ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 651074 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
meticulous
arbitrate
implement
foil

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
delay
melee
frugal
flaw

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
incidental
frugal
flagrant

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
plaudits
fickle
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
artless
disconcert
insinuate
serenity

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."