ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 833866 Results

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
benevolent
futile
dulcet
pretense

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
turpitude
melodious
defect
drub

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
induce
recrimination
written
redouble

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
oblivious
indecorous
comprehensible

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
deferment
drab
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."