ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 868601 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
refurbish
buffer
seriousness
extenuating

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
drub
medium
appraise
futile

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
compulsion
inauspicious
dubious
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
intricate
embroil
obnoxious
induce

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
raucous
brawl
flaunt
demeanor

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."