ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14838 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
preclude
epitaph
articulate
procrastinate

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
incisive
polarize
gargantuan
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
methodical
adversary
aesthete
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
sociable
lucidity
elate
punctual

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
facade
prominence
heinous
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."