ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 481495 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
exalt
anthology
aesthete

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
negate
counterclaim
sociable
incumbent

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
illuminate
waffle
conduit

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
flagrant
devastating
civility
supple

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
commemorate
drub
derivative

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 derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."