ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420686 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
stifle
rail
preclude
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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
pathos
manifest
parity

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
rail
stifle
charade
grandiose

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
melee
compassion
intricate
nurture

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
hedonism
comprehensible
evident
refurbish

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."