ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 55178 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
brawl
induce
grandiose

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
ethical
liability
embellish

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
lurid
aggressive
melee
promote

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
preclude
appalling
accommodate

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
surplus
incumbent
exasperation
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."