ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74004 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
frugal
colossal
beneficial

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
parity
disconcert
urge
grandiose

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
salvage
liability
pallid

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
regurgitate
comprehensible
appraise

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
euphoria
compassion
fickle
comparable

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."