ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 880381 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
trove
equitable
embellish
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
promote
corrosive
mediate

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
grandiose
epitaph
divide
commemorate

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
anthology
untenable
lurid
oblige

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pomp
pale
penurious
extant

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."