ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628596 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
Score 0% 61%

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1 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
65% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
pathos
distortion
penurious

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
revoke
dulcet
catastrophic
promote

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ethical
irritation
curtail
meticulous

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
demeanor
buffoonery
objectionable
combative

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
petty
censure
mediate
avian

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."