ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 197044 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
distortion
opportune
shimmering
gargantuan

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
pantomime
rancorous
belated

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
combustion
rehash
flaw

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
demean
cunning
surplus

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
indecorous
civility
foil
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."