ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 566177 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
mediate
manifest
homage
hedonism

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
flaunt
apathetic
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
accessible
divide
retroactive
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
promote
akin
cunning
precept

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
demeanor
indecorous
appraise
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."