ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 141463 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
implement
polarize
elusive
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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
conduit
exception
turpitude
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
benefactor
irritation
mediate
augment

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
defiant
untenable
plaudits

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
defiant
brandish
advantageous
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."