ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 796713 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
grandiose
divide
polarize
facade

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
combustion
awe
anomaly
fidelity

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
compulsion
drab
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
absolve
eloquent
pathos
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
periodic
methodical
epitaph

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."