ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 581122 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
trove
benevolent
divide
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flaw
disposition
corrosive
prudent

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
ramble
censure
demean

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
appalling
comprehensible
archaic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
immoderate
unscrupulous
retroactive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."