ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 770738 Results

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
conduit
pomp
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
augment
procrastinate
drub

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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
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anthology
trove
inflammatory
assess

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The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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fidelity
procrastinate
arbitrate
celebrated

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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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Composed most nearly means:
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serene
plaudits
genial
induce

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."