ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 365933 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
gravity
dulcet
anthology
heed

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
mandate
ceaseless
pathos
celebrated

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
garish
distortion
aesthete
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
gravity
promote
foil

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
advantageous
objectionable
futile
polarize

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."