ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 497255 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
diffident
recrimination
elusive

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
elusive
redouble
fraud
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
rehash
diffident
insolence
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
flourish
homage
ecstatic
eloquent

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
stifle
mitigating
salvage
accommodate

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."