ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 550620 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
celebrated
belated
hedonism
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
hedonism
fidelity
illuminate

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
buffer
combustion
incongruous

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
trove
lenient
sociable
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
discern
brawl
adversary
cunning

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."