ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 889810 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
derelict
retroactive
articulate
aerate

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
comprehensible
extenuating
finite

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
turpitude
evident
implausible
heinous

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pretense
prune
prevent
recrimination

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
ramble
cover
extant
insolence

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."