ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 757767 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
eulogy
promote
lurid
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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
surplus
benevolent
supple
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
mandate
conduit
insinuate

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
corrosive
pallid
retroactive

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
plaudits
unscrupulous
obdurate
derelict

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."