ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 138137 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
incumbent
scamper
sociable
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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
pretense
garish
medium
ploy

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
revive
flourish
entangle
flaw

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
mediate
dash
entangle
foil

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
iridescent
elation
foil
accentuate

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."