ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 172647 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
benevolent
gargantuan
articulate
disconcert

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
distortion
authoritarian
onset

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
interminable
accessible
classic
belated

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
embellish
rancorous
punctual

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
facade
contortion
drub
pomp

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."