ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371653 Results

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1 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
penurious
melodious
brandish

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
rehash
pretentious
roam
buffer

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
ceaseless
obnoxious
exception

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
compulsion
kudos
facade
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
aerate
elation
epistolary

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."