ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 323422 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
periodic
flourish
exasperation
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
opportune
entangle
accentuate
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
nurture
periodic
drub
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
salvage
inviolable
pliant
archetypal

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The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
archaic
commemorate
exalt

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."