ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 694415 Results

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
sociable
incidental
arbitrate
flagrant

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
corroborate
censure
disconcert
divination

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The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
drab
repel
perception

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
comparable
plaudits
impenitent

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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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
recrimination
start
melodious
ploy

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."