ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 576470 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
mediate
antidote
colossal
brawl

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
abate
rule
repel
curtail

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
mediate
accommodate
melodious

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
avian
delight
futile
derelict

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
augment
implausible
induce

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."