ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 184296 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
awe
courtesy
pretense
moderate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
garish
elusive
fraud
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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
implement
insolence
promote
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
fragile
cunning
rescue
colossal

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
scamper
disposition
combustion

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."