ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 149638 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
embellish
flourish
punctual
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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
condone
gargantuan
seditious
trove

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
fickle
obdurate
scamper
epitaph

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
revoke
pretense
prominence
dreadful

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
induce
adorn
mundane

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."