ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 573952 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
pretentious
flaw
finite
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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rehash
embroil
straddle
periodic

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
garish
stern
exalt
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
mundane
prune
harsh
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
benefactor
intricate
corrective

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."