ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 859861 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
plaudits
adversary
flaw

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
proximity
ethical
mitigating
opportune

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
revoke
polarize
indecorous

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
corrosive
unnerve
accessible
apathetic

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
86% Answer Correctly
antidote
accommodate
gigantic
dubious

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."