ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 101786 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ethical
salvage
appalling
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
demean
veneration
corrosive
turmoil

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
insolence
accommodate
prompt
condone

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
colossal
compulsion
aerate
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
hedonism
penurious
fidelity

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."