ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 577307 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
conduit
impassive
foil
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
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divide
euphoria
lurid
colossal

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
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periodic
lucidity
pallid
genial

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Genial most nearly means:
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gargantuan
pleasant
redouble
foil

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
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hopeless
censure
refurbish
civility

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."