ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 236424 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
flaw
fickle
incumbent

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
meticulous
grandiose
iridescent
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
composed
extol
salvage
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Defiant most nearly means:
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egotist
repentant
buffer
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extol
accessible
retroactive
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."