ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 994422 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
Score 0% 59%

Review

1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
prune
fickle
dulcet
abate

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
celebrated
insinuate
comfort
turpitude

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
revoke
fastidious
demeanor
frugal

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
proximity
supple
keen
egotist

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
exalt
commemorate
serene
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."