ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 679623 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
extol
clairvoyance
onset
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
apathetic
waffle
pallid
epitaph

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
benefactor
diffident
impassive
demean

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
gruff
impartial
pathos
demean

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
ethical
duplicity
articulate
catastrophic

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."