ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 984461 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
duplicity
buffer
regale

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
corrective
straddle
frugal
defiant

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
insolence
comparable
flourish
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
beneficial
verify
discern
exasperation

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
archetypal
condone
parity

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."