ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 759690 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
comparable
penurious
rancorous

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
brandish
appalling
counterclaim
augment

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
archaic
tardy
meticulous
fraud

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
condone
divide
periodic
implement

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
prompt
liability
fragile

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."