ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 158931 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
interminable
surplus
corrective
dulcet

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
buffer
commemorate
onset

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
celebrated
colossal
entangle

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
mundane
penurious
epitaph
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
derelict
adorn
censure
corrective

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."