ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 37910 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
ethical
appalling
altruistic
perception

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
melee
pathos
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
prudent
obnoxious
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
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benevolent
commemorate
seditious
implausible

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
awe
accommodate
untenable
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."