ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 102011 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
surplus
articulate
accentuate
discern

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
distortion
eulogy
remedial
equitable

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
egotist
inscription
indecorous
prune

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
salvage
favorable
appalling
serenity

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
fidelity
illuminate
assess
incumbent

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."