ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 941155 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
melodious
inauspicious
pomp

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
euphoria
pomp
pathos

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
flaunt
fidelity
authoritarian
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
cunning
defiant
postponement
punctual

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
extenuating
advance
salvage
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."