ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 916101 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
arbitrate
clairvoyance
unscrupulous

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
exception
nurture
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
mediate
ramble
intensify
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
exception
sociable
lucidity
exasperation

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
exception
salvage
elate
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."