ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 994691 Results

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
negate
divide
disconcert
genial

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
flaw
repentant
ceaseless
exasperation

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
conduit
prudent
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
futile
censure
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
indecorous
perception
absolve
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."