ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 900134 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
compulsion
brawl
gruff
untenable

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
enormous
elate
composed
stifle

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
gargantuan
onset
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
gravity
manifest
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
execute
demean
liability

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."