ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 714585 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
archetypal
combative
pretense

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
compulsion
blame
flaw
manifest

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
embellish
nurture
onset
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
pretense
pomp
renovate
surplus

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The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
straddle
combative
celebrated
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."