ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 557744 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
garish
brawl
raucous
stern

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
turpitude
demean
dreadful
curtail

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
embellish
frail
foil
compulsion

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
drab
apathetic
extenuating

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
clarity
supple
raspy

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."