ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 85398 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
brandish
apathetic
divide
drab

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
scamper
prominence
fidelity
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
melee
urge
apathetic
pomp

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
revive
lenient
benevolent

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
untenable
appalling
demeanor
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."