ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220140 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
insinuate
articulate
oblivious
abate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
flaunt
genial
extenuating
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
appraise
stealth
ethical

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
accommodate
incongruous
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
illuminate
revoke
veneration
civility

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."