ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200178 Results

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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
articulate
hedonism
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
pantomime
awe
incidental

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
raspy
discern
parade
archaic

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
equitable
comparable
comfort
entangle

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
genial
celebrated
medium
elusive

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."