ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 945028 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
epistolary
heinous
dulcet
untenable

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
antidote
rehash
intricate
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
colossal
apathetic
rule
plaudits

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
melodious
devastating
impenitent
aesthete

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
derivative
naive
discern
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."