ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 996540 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
meticulous
raucous
appalling
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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
mundane
awe
futile
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
compulsion
fraud
polarize
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
induce
abate
defect
servile

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
negate
facade
advance
beneficial

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."