ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 775680 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
raucous
avian
dulcet
supple

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
indecorous
facade
archaic
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
exalt
pallid
demean

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
lurid
disconcert
flagrant
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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
impartial
negate
defiant

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."