ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 112543 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.95
Score 0% 79%

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1 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
salvage
rowdy
retroactive

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
precept
embellish
repentant
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
mediate
brawl
derivative
salvage

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
solace
apathetic
parity

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
brandish
corrosive
grandiose
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."