ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 760516 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
appalling
divide
servile
scamper

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
onset
promote
buffer

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
regale
careless
preclude
recrimination

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
archaic
flourish
demean

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
benevolent
ecstasy
raspy
iridescent

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."