ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 435308 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pretentious
exception
polarize
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
abate
dulcet
demeanor
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
prune
homage
combative
curtail

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
celebrated
raspy
solace
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
clarity
heinous
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."