ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 319626 Results

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
gruff
derelict
interminable
keen

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
straddle
homage
flagrant
trove

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
mediate
belated
interminable

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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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
pathos
conduit
absolve

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The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
equitable
composed
ethical
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."