ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 381777 Results

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1 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
rail
cunning
elation
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
supple
dulcet
frugal
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
repel
pantomime
pompous
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
discern
honorable
flaw
disdain

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
brandish
cover
heed
prominence

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."