ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 299797 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
sociable
combustion
rail

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
rancorous
foil
brandish
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
grandiose
ethical
anthology
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
deferment
raucous
beat
impenitent

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
onset
drub
salvage

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."