ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 846951 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
gruff
harsh
melee
demean

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
71% Answer Correctly
repentant
melee
oxygenate
duplicity

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
comprehensible
nurture
aesthete

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
promote
dulcet
unscrupulous
fidelity

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
refurbish
flaunt
clarity
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."