ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 606945 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
appalling
celebrated
entangle

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
clarity
belated
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
aerate
accommodate
prudent
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
insinuate
exception
mediate
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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
disconcert
drub
courtesy
placebo

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."