ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 750408 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
foil
euphoria
ethical

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
immoderate
arbitrate
methodical
inauspicious

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pomp
elate
antiquated
discern

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
stealth
shimmering
drab
liability

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
censure
incumbent
surly
recrimination

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."