ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 942906 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
conduit
apathetic
buffer

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
buffer
adorn
demean
drab

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
eulogy
promote
raucous
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
flaw
brandish
derelict
corrosive

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
benefactor
archetypal
solace
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."