ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228849 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
serenity
pomp
articulate
dubious

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
surplus
embellish
favorable
stealth

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
eloquent
archaic
benefactor

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
pretentious
camaraderie
discern
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
extol
mediate
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."