ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 87928 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
arbitrate
fraud
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prudent
accommodate
camaraderie
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
elusive
frugal
propitious
authoritarian

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
censure
perception
surfeit
refurbish

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
fickle
rhapsody
abate

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."