ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 929032 Results

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Correct 0 3.42
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
sociable
liability
appraise

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
stealth
belated
lucidity
garish

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
parity
corrective
raucous
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
catastrophic
fraud
heed

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
augment
redouble
scorn
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."