ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 348363 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
Score 0% 61%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
heinous
brawl
melee
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
regale
impartial
incumbent
implausible

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
demeanor
nurture
pageantry
pantomime

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
censure
meticulous
stealth

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
facade
frugal
archaic
awe

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."