ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 205020 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
fidelity
preclude
periodic

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
drab
turmoil
propitious
refurbish

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
repentant
punctual
retroactive
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
revoke
fragile
defect
punctual

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
embellish
shimmering
equitable
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."