ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 152209 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.81
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1 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
plaudits
inauspicious
gravity
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
stealth
drub
grandiose

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
corrective
benevolent
supple
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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
incongruous
elusive
flaw
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
untenable
perception
regurgitate
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."