ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 211070 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
eloquent
comfort
exasperation
turmoil

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
repentant
exception
raspy

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
accentuate
defiant
flourish
antidote

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
liability
regurgitate
articulate
gargantuan

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
finite
gruesome
pantomime

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."