ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 914793 Results

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
drab
roam
heinous
comparable

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
cunning
propitious
demean
insinuate

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
polarize
grandiose
periodic
articulate

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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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
plaudits
mundane
inflammatory

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
impenitent
assess
combustion
pretentious

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."