ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 640231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
civility
salvage
brawl
appraise

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
benefactor
exasperation
foil

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
punctual
buffoonery
nurture
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
aerate
futile
keen
accentuate

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
appraise
abate
scamper

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."