ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 315171 Results

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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
trove
pantomime
impassive
salvage

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
plaudits
gruesome
exasperation
clarity

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
grandiose
incidental
salvage
arbitrate

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
duplicity
deceit
exasperation

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The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
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articulate
buffer
abate
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."