ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 390312 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
opportune
prominence
plaudits
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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
promote
verify
brandish
genial

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
colossal
inflammatory
adversary
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
retroactive
precept
disdain

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
incongruous
revoke
corrupt
methodical

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."