ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 832877 Results

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
placebo
serenity
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
ethical
pleasant
epitaph
interminable

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
plaudits
evasive
lurid
straddle

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
demean
dreadful
untenable
parity

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
flagrant
loyalty
avian
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."