ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 231489 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
benefactor
garish
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
prune
divide
regurgitate
buffer

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fidelity
mundane
unnerve
exalt

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
gruff
preclude
appalling

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
immoderate
pathos
divination
liability

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."