ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 850960 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
penurious
augment
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
rail
melodious
perception
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
camaraderie
foil
drab

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
recrimination
comparable
jocularity
elate

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
retroactive
divination
regurgitate
derivative

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."