ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 372760 Results

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
polarize
authoritarian
elusive

Solution
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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
divide
combative
drab
exasperation

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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dubious
awe
gruff
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
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straddle
keen
incidental
melodious

Solution
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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
perception
garish
onset
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."