ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 543829 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
pretense
buffoonery
divide
oblivious

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
equitable
flagrant
epitaph
verify

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
egotist
discern
judicious
drab

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
distortion
prominence
futile

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
euphoria
flagrant
deceit
parity

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."