ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 655291 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
scamper
defiant
illuminate

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
opportune
pretentious
entangle
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
aesthete
untenable
comparable
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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
extol
mediate
gaudy
indecorous

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
servile
buffoonery
moderate
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."