ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 383653 Results

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
polarize
promote
courtesy
immoderate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
solace
channel
supple
absolve

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
pretentious
celebrated
antidote
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
grandiose
harsh
clarity
exception

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
meticulous
waffle
apathetic
elusive

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."