ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171491 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
turpitude
ploy
bitter
appalling

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
foil
dulcet
rancorous
deferment

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
pantomime
raucous
inviolable
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
distortion
clarity
implement
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
compulsion
pantomime
dubious
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."