ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 999175 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
discern
divide
inauspicious
facade

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
heed
regale
regurgitate
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
polarize
corroborate
abate
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
inauspicious
exasperation
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
diffident
authoritarian
finite

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."