ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 933163 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
anthology
brawl
fragile
authoritarian

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
pallid
ramble
promote

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sociable
camaraderie
accessible
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
dubious
abate
aerate
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
curtail
melee
keen
revoke

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."