ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 677357 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
aesthete
revoke
indecorous

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
awe
archetypal
entertain
derivative

Solution
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
precept
plaudits
baseless
demean

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
antidote
punctual
opportune
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
pallid
rancorous
futile
strict

Solution
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."