ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 443022 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.95
Score 0% 79%

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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
exception
pretentious
repeated
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
rail
benefactor
foil

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
inviolable
repel
intricate

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
incongruous
antidote
rescue
epistolary

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
prudent
interminable
celebrated
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."