ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570477 Results

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
extol
epitaph
divide
proximity

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
composed
insolence
deceit
appalling

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
liability
crafty
fraud
corrosive

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", 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."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
diffident
chaos
authoritarian
melee

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
censure
extenuating
fidelity
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."