ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 142268 Results

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
gravity
incongruous
implement
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
dulcet
prudent
aesthete

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
flourish
repentant
placebo
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pretense
insinuate
excuse
disconcert

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
negate
trove
irritation
melodious

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."