ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 731463 Results

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
recrimination
arbitrate
repentant
flaunt

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
anthology
repentant
gruff
keen

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
turpitude
cognition
anthology
entangle

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
awe
cure
civility
cunning

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
prominence
hedonism
untenable

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."