ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 566157 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
supple
sociable
brawl
preclude

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
flaunt
recrimination
medium
adversary

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
buffer
avian
kudos
demeanor

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
impenitent
fraud
precept

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
corrective
rhapsody
glaring
illuminate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."