ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 397927 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
gravity
futile
archaic
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
solace
admired
rancorous
commemorate

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
parity
exalt
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
parity
scamper
cunning

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
rhapsody
gargantuan
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."