ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 546168 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
prune
opportune
nurture
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
straddle
elusive
dreary
impenitent

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
flourish
rail
accentuate
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
genial
gaudy
diffident
ethical

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
recrimination
corrective
meticulous
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."