ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 686074 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
egotist
aesthete
discern
divide

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
curtail
avian
aerate
impartial

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
facade
pantomime
trove

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
opportune
ceaseless
eloquent
heinous

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
flagrant
flaw
melee
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."