ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 517078 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

Review

1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
divide
elate
derivative

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
induce
aesthete
aerate
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
heed
odious
belated
punctual

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
clarity
anthology
corrective
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
elusive
pallid
ethical

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."