ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 372132 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
melodious
anthology
disdain

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
finite
scapegoat
channel
apathetic

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
impenitent
egotist
careless
recrimination

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
naive
heinous
raucous

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."