ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 720383 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
punctual
comprehensible
kudos
insolence

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
egotist
comprehensible
anthology
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
serenity
methodical
periodic

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incongruous
parity
gaudy
lenient

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
heed
lurid
grandiose
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."