ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 432042 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
disconcert
epistolary
repel
articulate

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
rancorous
nurture
urge
lurid

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
stealth
buffer
moderate

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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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
untenable
raspy
curtail

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
rhapsody
ecstatic
repentant

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."