ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 352483 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
extol
absolve
pantomime
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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
benevolent
combative
evident
oblivious

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
epistolary
extol
abate

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
gravity
dupe
repentant
fickle

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
conduit
placebo
flaw
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."