ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 830119 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
turmoil
patron
rhapsody
immoderate

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pretentious
methodical
collection
genial

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
disdain
commemorate
roam
onset

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
epitaph
dulcet
implement
flaunt

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
rail
ethical
pageantry
illuminate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."