ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 254469 Results

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
negate
divide
stealth
insinuate

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
intricate
inauspicious
melee
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
comparable
improbable
epitaph
corrosive

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
futile
negate
exalt

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
ploy
redouble
vulgar
refurbish

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."