ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 174109 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
insinuate
exception
meticulous
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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
approachable
salvage
colossal
extol

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
benevolent
servile
accessible
arbitrate

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
facade
grandiose
preclude
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
ramble
incumbent
corrupt
impenitent

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."