ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570793 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
catastrophic
adversary
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
onset
garish
shorten
celebrated

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
condone
compulsion
opportune

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
onset
turpitude
divide
raucous

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
exalt
facade
parity
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."