ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 506175 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
composed
pallid
brawl
extant

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
condone
sparing
pretense
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
insinuate
melodious
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
prominence
dubious
incongruous
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
derelict
mandate
pomp

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."