ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 641817 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
servile
insinuate
clairvoyance

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
aggressive
liability
corrective

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
indecorous
slavish
stifle
ethical

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
epitaph
crafty
combative
conduit

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
demean
iridescent
sociable

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."