ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 706241 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pantomime
placebo
divide
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
repel
cunning
homage
prominence

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
redouble
approachable
eloquent
raspy

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
perception
discern
insolence

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
repel
celebrated
pretense

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."