ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 771699 Results

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Correct 0 3.43
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
comparable
dulcet
inflammatory
demean

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
penurious
roam
insolence
flaunt

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
awe
classic
exalt
adversary

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
surplus
corrosive
dubious
dreary

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
scamper
incidental
facade
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."