ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 192081 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
drub
buffer
shimmering
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
surly
methodical
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
intricate
refurbish
beat
servile

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The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
defiant
flagrant
periodic
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
finite
composed
penurious
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."