ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 575160 Results

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1 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
derelict
buffoonery
civility

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
repentant
placebo
precept
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
composed
advance
ethical
disconcert

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
heed
methodical
raspy

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
elucidate
disconcert
curtail

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."