ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 166717 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
lurid
pretentious
dulcet
appraise

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
untenable
trove
cover
eulogy

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
belated
epistolary
benefactor

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
fraud
genial
preclude
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
liability
egotist
combustion
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."