ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 115008 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
absolve
divide
gruff
ethical

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
interminable
derelict
dupe
ethical

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
pretentious
melodious
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
revoke
homage
disconcert
inviolable

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
aerate
advance
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."