ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 650710 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
melodious
elucidate
regale
perception

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
straddle
belated
turpitude
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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
compulsion
articulate
dubious
incidental

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
epistolary
abate
obnoxious
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
inviolable
ramble
absolve
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."