ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90289 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
epitaph
advantageous
discern

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
demean
iridescent
sensualism
punctual

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
iridescent
comparable
cushion
conduit

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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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
adversary
prune
prominence
arbitrate

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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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
beneficial
meticulous
straddle

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The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."