ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 804490 Results

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
solace
derivative
bitter
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
pretense
mundane
untenable
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
insinuate
colossal
perception
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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
turpitude
moderate
commemorate

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The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exalt
implausible
strategem
defiant

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."