ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 267691 Results

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
euphoria
servile
implausible
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
authoritarian
insinuate
revoke

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
incisive
abate
flagrant
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
divination
composed
servile

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
incidental
precept
subside
immoderate

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."