ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121739 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
repentant
celebrated
dulcet
accessible

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
incongruous
prudent
apathetic
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
penurious
trim
foil
onset

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
mundane
benevolent
flaunt
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
composed
pomp
insinuate
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."