ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258691 Results

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
embellish
drub
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
disconcert
civility
conduit

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
extant
garish
sensualism
implausible

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
periodic
derivative
seriousness
archetypal

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
duplicity
gruff
camaraderie
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."