ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 937344 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
refurbish
implement
impenitent

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
gravity
condone
augment
gruesome

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
scamper
turpitude
raucous

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
penurious
pantomime
mandate
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
benefactor
indecorous
accommodate
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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."