ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 134548 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
repentant
obnoxious
brawl
proximity

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
corrective
rehash
parity

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
implausible
punctual
contortion
exalt

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
strategem
drub
stern

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
stifle
rancorous
mediate

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."