ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 909994 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

Review

1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
illuminate
abate
corrective
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
antidote
brawl
exasperation
unscrupulous

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
meticulous
repentant
extol

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
salvage
gruff
contortion
antidote

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
beneficial
sugar pill
anthology

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."