ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216916 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
placebo
polarize
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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
insinuate
sociable
raucous
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
pretense
sociable
defiant

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
naive
heed
demean
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
drab
bitter
mediate
accessible

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."