ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123132 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
epistolary
elusive
clarity

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
liability
pageantry
repentant
rancorous

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
inflammatory
indecorous
diffident

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
futile
aerate
harsh
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
indecorous
overjoyed
flaw
augment

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."