ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 540104 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
redouble
eulogy
incidental

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
impenitent
accessible
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
straddle
repel
corrective
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
polarize
pretense
liability

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
elusive
gigantic
promote

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."