ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829728 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
bitter
stern
exalt

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
polarize
refurbish
ethical

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
pretense
dubious
corrective
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
serene
commemorate
retroactive

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
epistolary
censure
approachable
awe

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."