ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 603473 Results

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
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gravity
divide
prominence
lurid

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
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turpitude
shimmering
regale
cunning

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
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implement
oblilgatory
revive
oblivious

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
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combustion
trim
plaudits
antidote

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
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living
raucous
ramble
egotist

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."