ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 183537 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
colossal
corrupt
combative
rhapsody

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
melee
polarize
futile

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
flaw
colossal
redouble
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
abate
overjoyed
plaudits
manifest

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
scapegoat
equitable
fraud

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 scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."