ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 186260 Results

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
discern
iridescent
glorify
frugal

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
repel
pomp
gargantuan
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
melodious
penurious
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
catastrophic
unscrupulous
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
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corroborate
implement
ethical
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."