ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428322 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
incongruous
demeanor
repeated
mundane

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
extant
antidote
anomaly
corrective

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
anthology
charade
exalt
discern

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
compulsion
flaw
retrograde
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
apathetic
redouble
dulcet
demeanor

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."