ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 786569 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.89
Score 0% 58%

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
condone
buffer
epistolary
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
serenity
lurid
petty
ploy

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
placebo
fastidious
grandiose
compulsion

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
methodical
trim
melee
fickle

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fraud
supple
flourish
promote

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."