ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 227283 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
promote
intelligle
raucous
revoke

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
flaunt
inflammatory
demeanor

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
insolence
buffoonery
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
facade
diffident
shimmering
revoke

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
condone
assess
mediate
turpitude

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."