ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 472718 Results

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Correct 0 3.54
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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
obnoxious
melee
precept

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
absolve
rescue
clarity
antidote

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
iridescent
evident
stealth
equitable

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
gruff
drab
accessible

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
antidote
pallid
commonplace
defiant

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."