ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 694986 Results

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
exasperation
entangle
cunning

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
demean
parade
embellish
ploy

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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
brandish
verify
extenuating
polarize

Solution
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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
polarize
mundane
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
fraud
clarity
oxygenate
revoke

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."