ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 318255 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
insolence
advantageous
camaraderie
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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
impenitent
salvage
buffer

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
enormous
heinous
ploy

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
inauspicious
genial
extenuating

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
appalling
polarize
rescue
corroborate

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."