ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 901192 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
absolve
lurid
comparable
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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
surplus
immoderate
chaos
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
ploy
flagrant
deferment

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
heed
accessible
scamper
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
rancorous
interminable
accessible
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."