ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 901647 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

Review

1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
awe
illuminate
entangle
arbitrate

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
fidelity
trove
inflammatory

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
futile
blame
incongruous
melodious

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
avian
iridescent
spew
promote

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
parity
insinuate
celebrated

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."