ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229560 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
stealth
inauspicious
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
implement
futile
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
aerate
mandate
dreary
redouble

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
interminable
glorify
epitaph
melodious

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
turpitude
comprehensible
negate
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."