ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 491067 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
mediate
incongruous
repentant

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
drub
hedonism
strategem
benevolent

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
detect
immoderate
foil

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
equitable
elucidate
buffer
moderate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
adversary
pantomime
plaudits
gigantic

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."