ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829929 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
clarity
lurid
prudent

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
buffer
incidental
archaic
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
inviolable
flagrant
celebrated
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
benefactor
insinuate
seriousness
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
solace
aerate
nurture

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."