ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 754733 Results

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1 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
comparable
cunning
appraise
divide

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
methodical
rehash
promote

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
servile
impudence
surplus

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
gaudy
combustion
oblivious

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
pomp
celebrated
periodic
brandish

Solution
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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."