ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229819 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
oblivious
comparable
egotist
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
corroborate
meticulous
brawl
combative

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
abate
grandiose
inauspicious
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
turpitude
intricate
incumbent
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
euphoria
advance
heinous
retroactive

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."