ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 190672 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
combative
brawl
corrective
gruff

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
aesthete
drab
beneficial
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
prudent
redouble
sameness
drab

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
punctual
hedonism
authoritarian
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
preclude
rail
perception

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."