ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 225501 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
accessible
foil
drab

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
oblivious
punctual
shimmering
abate

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
pretentious
inappropriate
duplicity

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
polarize
inauspicious
redouble

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
perception
veneration
punctual
deferment

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."