ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 773533 Results

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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
extenuating
implausible
pretentious

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
diffident
evident
adversary
duplicity

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
disconcert
distortion
seriousness
embellish

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
appraise
euphoria
clairvoyance
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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
belated
ramble
prevent
induce

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The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."