ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 707954 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
pathos
clarity
oblivious

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
raucous
trim
extenuating

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
indecorous
stern
aggressive
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
precept
serenity
oblige
duplicity

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
extant
unscrupulous
promote
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."