ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 743205 Results

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Correct 0 3.24
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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
heinous
commemorate
elate
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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
ecstatic
disconcert
antidote

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
serenity
ramble
surly
discern

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
fragile
corrosive
exalt
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
implausible
extol
discern

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."