ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 78400 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
melee
dubious
unscrupulous
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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
discern
methodical
prune

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
obnoxious
disconcert
untenable

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
antidote
pretentious
oblivious
recrimination

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
stifle
embellish
repeated
ethical

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."