ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 671372 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
benefactor
extol
dulcet
solace

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
insolence
censure
corroborate

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
diffident
incisive
naive
strict

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The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
duplicity
advantageous
defect
rancorous

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
dubious
epitaph
exasperation

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."