ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 765975 Results

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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
lenient
eloquent
brandish
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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
raspy
renown
censure
corroborate

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
raspy
catastrophic
incidental

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
servile
compassion
authoritarian
regale

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
polarize
fickle
moderate
charade

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."