ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 601624 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
insinuate
flagrant
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
buffer
revoke
rail

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
lurid
polarize
combative
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
cover
abate
combustion

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
equitable
arbitrate
surplus
proximity

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."