ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 910933 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
parity
demeanor
polarize

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
liability
inflammatory
scamper
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
pomp
corroborate
indecorous

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
promote
antidote
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
corroborate
antidote
distortion

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."