ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 663920 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
insolence
dulcet
polarize
egotist

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
composed
celebrated
demeanor

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
illuminate
gigantic
cunning
derivative

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
incongruous
precept
entertain
melee

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The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
commemorate
incongruous
revoke

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."