ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 135931 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
dulcet
parity
preclude

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
polarize
implausible
complement
mediate

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
epistolary
melodious
mask
prominence

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
belated
disposition
eulogy
pantomime

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
insinuate
camaraderie
frugal
unscrupulous

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."