ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 333071 Results

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
diffident
extenuating
clairvoyance
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
entangle
stern
duplicity
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
regale
stealth
illuminate
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
divination
brandish
frugal
oblivious

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
ploy
servile
nurture
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."