ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 968379 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
combative
accentuate
arbitrate
hedonism

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
commemorate
duplicity
redouble
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
epitaph
antidote
raucous

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
recrimination
discern
brandish
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
implausible
foster
antidote
redouble

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."