ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 404755 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
trove
mandate
divide
melodious

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
drub
stifle
postponement
retroactive

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
embellish
mediate
trim
proximity

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
retroactive
equitable
opportune
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
accentuate
corroborate
accommodate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."