ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 308606 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
duplicity
comparable
divide
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
regurgitate
raspy
archaic

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
celebrated
mandate
pompous
drub

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
avian
living
methodical
combative

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
extant
compulsion
flagrant

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."