ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 575676 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
raspy
eulogy
buffoonery
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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
clarity
melodious
augment
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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
gravity
extenuating
illuminate

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
augment
induce
egotist
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
pallid
prompt
equitable
eloquent

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."