ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 818552 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
supple
conduit
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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
brandish
civility
igniting
preclude

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
cushion
entangle
parity

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
raucous
benevolent
deceit
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
apathetic
drab
trim
fidelity

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."