ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 381271 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
elusive
rehash
articulate
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
mediate
refurbish
liability
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
insolence
pantomime
ecstasy
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
disdain
cunning
demeanor
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
duplicity
adorn
induce
deferment

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."