ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 369070 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
Score 0% 61%

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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
incidental
duplicity
inflammatory

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
finite
refurbish
pomp
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
combative
foil
futile

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
sociable
seditious
brandish
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
genial
extenuating
cunning
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."