ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 703878 Results

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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
equitable
strict
antidote
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
regale
aesthete
mundane

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
methodical
retroactive
repentant
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
prudent
adorn
disconcert
stealth

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
disdain
brandish
mitigating
incidental

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."