ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 225564 Results

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
immoderate
raucous
inflammatory

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
65% Answer Correctly
fragile
benefactor
arbitrate
rail

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
76% Answer Correctly
foil
suppress
combustion
archaic

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
proximity
serenity
ramble
pageantry

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The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
supple
corrective
benevolent

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."