ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 979087 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
rail
gargantuan
dulcet
demean

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
clarity
pompous
deferment

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
clarity
gravity
ominous
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
absolve
serenity
eloquent
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
demean
melodious
flourish
devastating

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."