ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 82643 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
demean
oblige
antidote
elate

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
extenuating
refurbish
excuse
apathetic

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
foil
interminable
lenient

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
lurid
divide
penurious
incongruous

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
accessible
cognition
derelict
ploy

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."