ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409434 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
demean
divide
antidote
beneficial

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
promote
advance
defiant
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
supple
precept
epitaph

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
turpitude
combative
demean

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
aerate
rhapsody
buffer

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."