ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 840901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
homage
pretentious
heed

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
extenuating
arbitrate
demean

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
exception
cover
hedonism
epistolary

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
rail
illuminate
belated
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
precept
regurgitate
akin
induce

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."