ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 188894 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
repel
pathos
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
fidelity
strict
facade
precept

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
straddle
authoritarian
cunning

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
curtail
intelligle
advantageous
stern

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
recrimination
brawl
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."