ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 764792 Results

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flaunt
penurious
divide
liability

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
parity
grandiose
excuse
extol

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
finite
mundane
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
archetypal
prevent
obnoxious
insolence

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
foster
aerate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."