ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 723450 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
mediate
patron
preclude
sociable

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
untenable
inscription
archetypal
revoke

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The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
belated
honorable
insolence
aesthete

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
mundane
entangle
hedonism

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The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
nearness
discern
distortion

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."