ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 728540 Results

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1 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
regale
fickle
divide
insolence

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
divination
flourish
anthology
benefactor

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
disdain
nurture
postponement
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
frugal
accentuate
manifest

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
elusive
condone
epitaph
mitigating

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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."