ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 585139 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pretense
articulate
adversary
ploy

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
inviolable
celebrated
derelict

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
melodious
turmoil
plaudits
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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
periodic
liability
onset

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
drab
ramble
foil
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."