ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 933842 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
accessible
embellish
benevolent
divide

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
punctual
polarize
diffident
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
refurbish
cushion
brandish
hedonism

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
accessible
flaunt
oblivious

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
extenuating
benevolent
iridescent
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."