ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 719588 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
embellish
demean
euphoria

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
76% Answer Correctly
demean
lurid
regale
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
regale
authoritarian
elation
eulogy

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
accentuate
obnoxious
mediate
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
mandate
exception
civility

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 mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."