ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272503 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
Score 0% 76%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
aesthete
redouble
promote
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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
methodical
approachable
cunning
prune

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
genial
medium
pretense
raucous

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
equitable
cover
pantomime
preclude

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
pretentious
aerate
neutralize
extenuating

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."