ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 319305 Results

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
embellish
rail
illuminate
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
archaic
embellish
prominence

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
benefactor
deceit
ecstatic
intricate

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
epistolary
composed
fragile

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
prudent
verify
retroactive
entangle

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The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."