ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 134018 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
melodious
incongruous
cunning

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 cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
scamper
combative
seditious
straddle

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pallid
adorn
sociable
opportune

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
brandish
compassion
diffident
genial

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
65% Answer Correctly
placebo
fickle
proximity
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."