ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 153743 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
eloquent
homage
insinuate
epistolary

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
moderate
complement
civility
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
preclude
detect
extant

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
appraise
humble
interminable
celebrated

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The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
regurgitate
duplicity
prudent

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."