ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
insolence
illuminate
iridescent

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
commemorate
rescue
intricate
archaic

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
revoke
incongruous
archetypal
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
abate
eloquent
repel

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ploy
solace
redouble
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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."