ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 277609 Results

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
euphoria
methodical
liability
dulcet

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", 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."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
dubious
renown
intricate
corrosive

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The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
ethical
repel
buffoonery

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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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
insolence
surplus
timid
cunning

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The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
penurious
belated
detect
raucous

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."