ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 842927 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
baseless
oblivious
frugal
intricate

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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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
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nurture
preclude
ecstasy
supple

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The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
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placebo
jocularity
ethical
corrective

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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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
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embellish
revive
accommodate
elucidate

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The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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arbitrate
serenity
perception
intricate

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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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."