ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 676947 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
corroborate
waffle
supple
flaw

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
extant
adversary
onset

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
civility
divide
aerate
epitaph

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
diffident
turpitude
polarize

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
archetypal
penurious
methodical

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."