ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 881310 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
belated
perception
composed
dulcet

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
disconcert
demeanor
implement
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
stern
advantageous
intricate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
duplicity
dreary
epistolary
retroactive

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
discern
embellish
exculpate
duplicity

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."