ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 148562 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
intricate
raspy
belated

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
foil
epitaph
fidelity
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
retroactive
avian
perception
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
pantomime
rancorous
judicious
insolence

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
dubious
mandate
extol
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."