ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 488891 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
ominous
avian
combative
equitable

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
periodic
antiquated
rhapsody
archetypal

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ploy
induce
corroborate
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
parity
aesthete
dulcet
straddle

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
extol
brandish
iridescent
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."