ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 7141 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
pathos
dulcet
demean
procrastinate

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
induce
apathetic
sensualism
pretense

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
prune
drab
condone

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
pomp
prudent
rehash

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
exception
charade
benefactor

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."