ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 397420 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
retroactive
frugal
opportune

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
pretentious
supple
incongruous

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
melee
diffident
supple

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
repentant
drab
inauspicious

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
finite
nurture
clarity

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."