ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169470 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
regale
flaunt
liability
brawl

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
gravity
cure
redouble
appalling

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
immoderate
fragile
indecorous
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pretentious
incisive
handicap
brandish

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
condone
pretense
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."