ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 467772 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
appalling
onset
pallid

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
prune
execute
elate
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
induce
celebrated
comparable
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
brandish
melodious
limited
refurbish

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
insinuate
obnoxious
scamper

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."