ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 472920 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
methodical
compulsion
refurbish

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
lurid
belated
facade

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
revive
corrosive
surly
rail

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
sociable
mask
egotist
archetypal

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
pretentious
retroactive
revoke

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."