ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 986603 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
brandish
opportune
dulcet
gargantuan

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
recrimination
rancorous
pallid

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
penurious
overjoyed
censure
epitaph

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
duplicity
sparing
adversary
plaudits

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
mundane
anthology
fragile

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."