ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 687930 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
foil
archaic
keen
heed

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
extant
turpitude
salvage
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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
repel
belated
extant

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
prevent
egotist
distortion

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
disdain
melee
iridescent
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."