ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 701073 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
flagrant
elate
punctual

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
heed
review
facade
iridescent

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
elusive
egotist
trim
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
illuminate
ecstatic
repel

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
derivative
egotist
arbitrate
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."