ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 52290 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
liability
augment
gravity
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
extant
drub
divide
beneficial

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
eulogy
advantageous
aerate
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
straddle
recrimination
regale
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
avian
belated
ethical

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."