ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 948349 Results

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
intricate
mandate
comparable
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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
pomp
drab
flaw
gruesome

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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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
scamper
impartial
precept
comprehensible

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The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
pathos
shorten
polarize
beneficial

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
meticulous
derivative
aerate

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."