ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 671056 Results

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
divide
regale
authoritarian
flaunt

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
incisive
nurture
entertain
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
negate
facade
suppress
untenable

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
preclude
beneficial
brawl
accessible

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
intricate
genial
drub
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."