ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 712345 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
recrimination
celebrated
euphoria

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
nurture
discern
accentuate

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
cunning
irritation
indecorous
mandate

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
accentuate
buffoonery
precept

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
grandiose
indecorous
refurbish

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."