ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 854481 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
garish
pretentious
corrective
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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
ploy
rescind
clarity
benefactor

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
naive
dulcet
redouble
absolve

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
corrosive
heinous
lurid
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
gravity
living
salvage
scamper

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."