ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 547970 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
incidental
appraise
disconcert

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
appalling
distortion
fraud

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
stifle
genial
implement
compulsion

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
pretentious
pretense
combustion

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."