ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 865447 Results

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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
liability
diffident
keen
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
comprehensible
penurious
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
fidelity
articulate
indecorous
aesthete

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
gravity
stifle
clarity

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
oblivious
raucous
pompous
adversary

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."