ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 427724 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
compulsion
divide
ramble

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
pretense
stern
brandish
archaic

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
archetypal
stealth
celebrated
neutralize

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
colossal
insinuate
composed

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
solace
contrite
naive
mandate

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The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."