ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 556382 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
melee
eulogy
benefactor

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
nurture
rail
reanimate
gruff

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
stealth
surplus
serenity
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
elusive
egotist
flagrant
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
cognition
avian
extenuating

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."