ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 529198 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
accentuate
lenient
brawl
solace

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
eulogy
immoderate
absolve
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
disconcert
harsh
inauspicious
pathos

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
raucous
courtesy
appalling
exasperation

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incisive
entangle
derivative
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."