ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 827678

Questions 5
Words advantageous, ecstatic, incongruous, polarize, preclude

Study Guide

advantageous
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
ecstatic
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
incongruous
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
polarize
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.
preclude
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.