ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 207742 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
facade
corrosive
catastrophic
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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
comparable
duplicity
devastating
methodical

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
49% Answer Correctly
grandiose
aesthete
surly
euphoria

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
insolence
comparable
clarity
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
compulsion
dubious
elate
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."