ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 475732 Results

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
condone
awe
turpitude

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
proximity
punctual
complement
stifle

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
86% Answer Correctly
gigantic
melee
defiant
apathetic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
promote
beat
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
grandiose
futile
postponement
apathetic

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."