ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 209961 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
defiant
foil
epistolary

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
preclude
oblivious
trove

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
discern
celebrated
aesthete
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
disposition
prune
stifle

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
sociable
parity
shorten
duplicity

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."