ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169753 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
ploy
serenity
elusive
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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pantomime
gruff
destitute
garish

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
beneficial
complicated
rail
incumbent

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
pretense
derelict
bitter
perception

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
garish
colossal
finite
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."