ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 129818 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
exasperation
intelligle
melee
manifest

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
appraise
precept
beneficial
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
comparable
accentuate
ramble

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
derivative
rancorous
glorify
melee

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
drab
embellish
demean
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 drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."