ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 28892 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
implement
pathos
corrosive
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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
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nurture
garish
cunning
dreadful

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
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diffident
prudent
corruption
advantageous

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
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elate
connoisseur
augment
eloquent

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The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
insolence
fastidious
repel
refurbish

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The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."