ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 738169 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
disconcert
arbitrate
inviolable
implement

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
combustion
comprehensible
written
immoderate

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
comparable
untenable
promote
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
civility
pretentious
prominence
incidental

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
iridescent
regale
incumbent

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."