ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 211239 Results

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
adversary
pathos
dulcet
salvage

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
penurious
sameness
pallid
derelict

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
discern
brandish
liability

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
hedonism
drab
illuminate
petty

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The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
augment
celebrated
shorten
accommodate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."