ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 362179 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
brawl
periodic
garish

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
extant
precept
baseless
lurid

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
garish
nurture
melodious
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
harsh
immoderate
catastrophic

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
aerate
conduit
periodic
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."