ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 180059 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
pathos
derivative
baseless
flaunt

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
polarize
mandate
lenient

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
mediate
buffoonery
parity
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
melodious
stealth
elusive

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flagrant
turmoil
duplicity
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."