ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 515291 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
distortion
articulate
duplicity
surplus

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
awe
recrimination
waffle
pomp

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
accentuate
vulgar
inviolable
opportune

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
exasperation
commemorate
incumbent
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
shimmering
inauspicious
cunning

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."