ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 244548 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
turpitude
epistolary
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
prominence
intricate
lucidity
augment

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
anthology
comparable
pretentious

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
benevolent
pathos
incumbent

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
regale
inflammatory
ethical
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."