ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 877705 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
indecorous
mandate
elusive

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
implement
drub
discern
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
frugal
obnoxious
stern
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
benefactor
aesthete
finite

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
ramble
comparable
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."