ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 417422 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
straddle
awe
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
insolence
procrastinate
frugal
avian

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
fragile
oblilgatory
adversary
fraud

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
flaw
censure
embellish

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
epistolary
rule
rancorous
heinous

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."