ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 111807 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
anthology
obnoxious
vulgar
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
methodical
impenitent
akin
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
incisive
revoke
awe

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
augment
ploy
penurious
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
opportune
grandiose
regale
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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."