ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 302174 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
promote
articulate
appraise

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
foil
stifle
oxygenate
discern

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
retroactive
epitaph
channel
belated

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
ploy
incongruous
awe

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
heinous
igniting
regale
mediate

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."