ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 174124 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
drub
melee
melodious

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
prune
proximity
appalling
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
ethical
prompt
comprehensible
precept

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pomp
duplicity
foil
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
benevolent
servile
accessible
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."