ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 941570 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
recrimination
conduit
awe

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corroborate
incite
conduit
adversary

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
apathetic
antidote
kudos
ramble

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pallid
aerate
placebo
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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
extol
elucidate
facade
fickle

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."