ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 155986 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
implausible
unscrupulous
brawl
perception

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
antidote
ploy
extenuating
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
defiant
naive
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
salvage
facade
extenuating

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
augment
compassion
ecstatic
exception

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."