ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 431853 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
compulsion
urge
scapegoat
corroborate

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
censure
implement
civility
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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
absolve
procrastinate
arbitrate
interminable

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
equitable
pretentious
insinuate

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
repel
oblivious
embellish

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."