ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 117553 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
redouble
turmoil
dulcet
facade

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
precept
appalling
appraise

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
elusive
recrimination
complement
brandish

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
aesthete
gigantic
pallid
pantomime

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
stern
celebrated
highlight
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."