ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 85891 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
Score 0% 60%

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
pathos
obnoxious
dulcet
stern

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
garish
surly
servile
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
abate
servile
censure
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
rancorous
methodical
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
raucous
gruesome
avian
surplus

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."