ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 485497 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
flourish
supple
strict
commemorate

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
exception
benefactor
glorify
civility

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
repentant
comfort
composed
flaunt

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
accessible
belated
articulate
flagrant

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
mundane
fickle
accommodate

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."