ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 12977 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.85
Score 0% 57%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
ecstatic
dulcet
extenuating

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flagrant
distortion
slavish
grandiose

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
melee
awe
brandish

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
hedonism
combative
comprehensible
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
intricate
objectionable
naive
pretense

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."