ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848412 Results

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
divide
implausible
incisive
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
stealth
recrimination
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
regale
gargantuan
epitaph

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
insinuate
dupe
disconcert
condone

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
curtail
corruption
raspy
liability

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."