ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 305690 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
aesthete
clairvoyance
dulcet
extant

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
cunning
accessible
beneficial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
rancorous
chaos
eulogy
brandish

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
sociable
arbitrate
garish
abate

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
fickle
penurious
highlight
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."