ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 165455 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
preclude
shimmering
exasperation
accommodate

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
serenity
surly
archaic
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
heinous
scapegoat
advantageous

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
combative
embroil
brandish

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
flagrant
dubious
camaraderie
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."