ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 773994 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
avian
appalling
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
entangle
untouchable
punctual
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
disconcert
raspy
incidental

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
commemorate
urge
duplicity
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
melodious
devastating
censure
civility

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."