ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 667002 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
Score 0% 60%

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
divide
unscrupulous
comprehensible
compulsion

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
drab
obdurate
pretentious
curtail

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
elusive
commemorate
roam
induce

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
accessible
flourish
derivative
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
eulogy
servile
incumbent
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."