ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 602325 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
euphoria
iridescent
divide
manifest

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
epitaph
curtail
scapegoat
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
derelict
lurid
glorify
extenuating

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
colossal
celebrated
comfort
penurious

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
mandate
combustion
obdurate
rail

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."