ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 710908 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
supple
benefactor
conduit
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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
awe
sugar pill
grandiose
antidote

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
advantageous
pretentious
igniting
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
brandish
enormous
ecstatic
recrimination

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
nurture
embellish
revoke

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."