ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 564430 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
mundane
regale
comprehensible

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
corroborate
classic
straddle
grandiose

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
anthology
rancorous
retrograde
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
lenient
archaic
defiant
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
pretentious
incidental
flaw
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."