ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 917523 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
fidelity
benefactor
corroborate
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
discern
counterclaim
onset
illuminate

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
archetypal
deferment
heinous

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
apathetic
regale
enormous
recrimination

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
gruff
flourish
untenable
epistolary

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."