ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120657 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
cunning
extant
combative
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
solace
corrosive
corrective

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
fraud
pantomime
shimmering
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
garish
diffident
retrograde
buffer

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
liability
suppress
comparable
corroborate

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."