ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 876254 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
anthology
demean
cure
colossal

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
inviolable
cover
punctual
raucous

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
induce
euphoria
pretense

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
combustion
absolve
flaunt

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
negate
harsh
distortion

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."