ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 729782 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
pomp
hopeless
inauspicious
incumbent

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
perception
onset
brawl
salvage

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
drub
baseless
scamper
awe

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
repentant
oblige
indecorous
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
foil
disconcert
periodic
divide

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."