ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 166205 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
aesthete
prudent
epistolary
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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
elate
genial
proximity

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
servile
retrograde
gravity
intricate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
drab
raucous
melodious

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
brandish
opportune
egotist

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."