ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 707850 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
hedonism
raspy
dulcet
parity

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
demean
grandiose
turpitude

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
illuminate
epistolary
rule
perception

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
precept
pathos
surfeit
periodic

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
disconcert
flagrant
euphoria
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."