ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 143555 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
promote
brawl
untenable
rancorous

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
prominence
derivative
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
promote
complement
manifest
flaunt

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
implement
extenuating
homage
epistolary

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
epistolary
pretense
oxygenate
parity

Solution
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 parity is "equality.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."