ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 376462 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
brandish
dulcet
solace
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
rehash
revive
foster
heed

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
punctual
impudence
incongruous
dubious

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
combative
contrite
drab
grandiose

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
repel
manifest
elucidate
pathos

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."