ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 849099 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
moderate
prune
ramble
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
melee
advantageous
ecstatic
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
negate
futile
pompous
composed

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
genial
lurid
nurture

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
moderate
corrosive
appalling
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."