ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 841722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
Score 0% 75%

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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
articulate
fraud
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
immoderate
distortion
complicated
insolence

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
epistolary
aggressive
flaunt
avian

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
celebrated
authoritarian
eloquent
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
naive
repentant
absolve
prevent

Solution
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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."