ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 528855 Results

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
untenable
dupe
fidelity
epistolary

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
incumbent
sameness
accentuate
stifle

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
turmoil
commonplace
pantomime
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
polarize
veneration
lurid
meticulous

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exalt
archetypal
divide
implausible

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."