ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 915493 Results

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

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
nurture
unscrupulous
iridescent

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
surplus
repentant
medium
comparable

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
parity
revive
distortion

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
clarity
archaic
dulcet
incongruous

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."