ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 995670 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
combustion
advantageous
mandate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
finite
combustion
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
buffer
stealth
raucous
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
augment
brandish
artless
polarize

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
apathetic
plaudits
embroil
melodious

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."