ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 507473 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
composed
buffoonery
benevolent
brawl

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
pomp
remedial
camaraderie
melee

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
fragile
extol
timid
diffident

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
regale
recrimination
dupe
elate

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
rehash
discern
deceit
awe

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."