ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 174526 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
fraud
comparable
brawl
elate

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
prune
derivative
cover
fidelity

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
liability
nurture
negate
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pretentious
composed
revive
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
insolence
serene
manifest
clarity

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."