ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 109784 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
Score 0% 57%

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
penurious
incongruous
prudent

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
augment
embellish
entangle
articulate

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
rancorous
altruistic
antidote

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
pantomime
upbraid
exasperation
revoke

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
prominence
akin
apathetic
flaw

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."