ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 205286 Results

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
comparable
proximity
divide
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
egotist
euphoria
retroactive

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
meticulous
patron
supple
turmoil

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
abate
colossal
pomp
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
induce
combustion
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."