ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 307376 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
censure
moderate
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
untenable
gravity
prune
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
liability
glorify
archaic
stern

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
fragile
polarize
eulogy

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
periodic
mundane
abate
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."