ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 191511 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
Score 0% 76%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
abate
defiant
augment
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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
exalt
derelict
methodical
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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
euphoria
placebo
pretentious
intricate

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
frugal
defect
combustion
eloquent

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
disconcert
frail
inauspicious
extol

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."