ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 682371 Results

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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
genial
catastrophic
turmoil

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
mediate
derivative
scapegoat

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
fidelity
duplicity
clarity
keen

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
eloquent
parity
perception

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
drub
ramble
renown
awe

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."