ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 443157 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
insolence
advantageous
raucous

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impenitent
proximity
liability
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
condone
discern
suppress
disconcert

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
repentant
corrective
compulsion
connoisseur

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
fraud
illuminate
divide
hedonism

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."