ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 722775 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
divide
abate
gravity

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
accessible
upbraid
combustion

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
rancorous
highlight
repel
interminable

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
beneficial
rancorous
meticulous
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
drab
demean
derelict

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."