ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 876568 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
entangle
brawl
advantageous
appraise

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
eulogy
stealth
flourish
condone

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
pretense
subside
unscrupulous
solace

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
compulsion
pleasant
fidelity
exalt

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
observe
interminable
ramble
awe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."