ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 255502 Results

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1 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
parity
slavish
apathetic
immoderate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
intricate
articulate
diffident
lenient

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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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
shorten
aesthete
indecorous

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
rancorous
heed
belated

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The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
ethical
renown
trove
buffoonery

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The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."