ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 983651 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
supple
prune
pretense

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
commemorate
clairvoyance
sociable
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
cache
combustion
egotist
garish

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
banal
flourish
disdain
induce

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
dubious
methodical
advance
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."