ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294357 Results

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
regale
ecstatic
lurid
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
negate
gaudy
rehash

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
avian
repentant
frugal

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
polarize
cache
prudent
obnoxious

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The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rehash
composed
stifle
flourish

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."