ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715519 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.88
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
buffer
intricate
dulcet
onset

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
benevolent
grandiose
pomp
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
flourish
oblivious
buffer

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
raucous
corrective
civility
parade

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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
archaic
benefactor
erratic
insolence

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."