ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 811894 Results

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
parity
arbitrate
lurid
belated

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
foil
prune
written
entangle

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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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
appalling
proximity
revive

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The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
gruff
supple
finite

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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
stealth
preclude
patron
refurbish

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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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."