ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 184987 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
polarize
placebo
appalling

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
belated
exception
serenity
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
egotist
combative
mandate
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
benevolent
disconcert
incite
insolence

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
precept
divide
foil
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."