ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 504692 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
surplus
induce
gravity
dulcet

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
anthology
repel
articulate
hedonism

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
fraud
incumbent
subside
pallid

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
clarity
buffer
derelict
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
stern
gruff
cushion
derelict

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."