ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 711743 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
serenity
mandate
admired
anthology

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
interminable
flourish
absolve

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
melodious
ominous
elusive
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
eloquent
egotist
prompt
composed

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
garish
epistolary
dulcet
exception

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."