ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 252347 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
grandiose
shimmering
flourish
melodious

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
futile
extant
antidote

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
plaudits
adversary
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
heinous
elucidate
buffer
celebrated

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
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equitable
censure
baseless
manifest

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."