ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 854249 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
eulogy
prudent
melodious

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
flagrant
heed
punctual
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
incongruous
rehash
pretentious
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
embellish
gigantic
illuminate
fickle

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
incidental
moderate
corruption
promote

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."