ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 361303 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
brandish
harsh
advantageous
corrective

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
intricate
rancorous
elusive

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
flaw
sparing
onset
benevolent

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
mediate
iridescent
parity
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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
refurbish
meticulous
elate

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."