ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 981086 Results

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
mandate
implausible
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
flaunt
excessive
derelict
ploy

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
mandate
supple
incongruous
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
clairvoyance
defiant
turpitude

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
punctual
conduit
refurbish

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."