ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 648105 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
banal
ploy
raucous
accentuate

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
celebrated
pretentious
induce
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
rehash
raucous
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
melee
mind
impenitent
accessible

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
grandiose
evasive
mandate
solace

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."