ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 434150 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
advantageous
stifle
exception

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
fragile
salvage
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
exalt
mandate
penurious
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
rancorous
heinous
excessive
rail

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
incongruous
beneficial
aesthete

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."