ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 262852 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
disconcert
surplus
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
revive
moderate
accessible

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
pretentious
cushion
anthology
rancorous

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
heinous
salvage
impassive
manifest

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
euphoria
contortion
impenitent
brandish

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."