ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 540579 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
salvage
heinous
impassive
indecorous

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
insinuate
implausible
punctual
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
extenuating
turmoil
meticulous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
proximity
camaraderie
excessive
punctual

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
authoritarian
supple
penurious

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."