ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 424215 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
plaudits
divide
supple
genial

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
unscrupulous
catastrophic
nurture

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
elusive
charade
duplicity
meticulous

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
intricate
excuse
accommodate
raucous

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
abate
insolence
incisive
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."