ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272357 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
heinous
articulate
illuminate
gravity

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
corroborate
courtesy
fickle
adversary

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
antidote
glorify
awe
raucous

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
mediate
observe
melee
liability

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
celebrated
benevolent
futile
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."