ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 664995 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
incumbent
brawl
clairvoyance
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
hedonism
sugar pill
punctual
extol

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incongruous
supple
divide
polarize

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
lenient
serenity
foil

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
sensualism
proximity
conduit
nurture

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."