ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 518717 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
melodious
nurture
oblige
implement

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
appraise
solace
disconcert
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
stealth
stern
insolence

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
induce
exception
gaudy
surplus

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
pretense
ramble
duplicity
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."