ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 832423 Results

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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
prune
liability
mediate
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
straddle
sociable
advantageous
lenient

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
melodious
defect
clairvoyance
commemorate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
archetypal
fragile
embellish
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
negate
pretense
corroborate

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The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."