ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 186878 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
drab
regale
benevolent
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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
oblivious
dupe
rancorous
eloquent

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
precept
awe
futile

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
distortion
comprehensible
appraise

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
conduit
ploy
living
abate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."