ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 63425 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
prominence
rancorous
extenuating

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
ethical
prominence
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
prune
aesthete
impartial
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
cache
comparable
intricate
condone

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
negate
benevolent
seriousness
archaic

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."