ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 723555 Results

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
impenitent
implement
dulcet

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
aerate
duplicity
insolence
serene

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incongruous
disdain
catastrophic
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
impenitent
finite
repulse
compulsion

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
raucous
demean
combustion
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."