ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 909237 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
punctual
nurture
clairvoyance
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
camaraderie
promote
illuminate

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
pathos
elusive
stealth
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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
extenuating
corroborate
disconcert

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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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
revoke
egotist
epistolary

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."