ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 221755 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
genial
periodic
brawl
adversary

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
authoritarian
prune
incidental

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
rancorous
fragile
onset
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
drab
aerate
elation
mediate

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
illuminate
opportune
trim
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."