ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201256 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
comfort
derivative
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
inviolable
stifle
dulcet
futile

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
drab
civility
straddle
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
melee
accentuate
shimmering
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
intricate
objectionable
preclude
facade

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."