ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 500171 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
rhapsody
brawl
brandish

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
facade
verify
incumbent
disdain

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
indecorous
iridescent
penurious

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
rehash
ploy
disdain

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
placebo
regale
insinuate

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."