ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 509603 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
belated
accommodate
flourish
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
retroactive
manifest
fickle

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
disconcert
stealth
rehash
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
melodious
dulcet
beneficial
celebrated

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
gravity
stifle
sensualism
comparable

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."