ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 56920 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
perception
moderate
improbable
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
lenient
dulcet
civility
clarity

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
solace
fraud
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
discern
indecorous
curtail
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
foil
promote
derivative

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."