ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 664337 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
supple
drab
arbitrate
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
moderate
methodical
antiquated
fickle

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
85% Answer Correctly
loyalty
punctual
adversary
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
advantageous
exalt
fidelity
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
scamper
meticulous
repel
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."