ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 274025 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
derivative
pantomime
impenitent

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
interminable
eloquent
corrective
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
advantageous
exasperation
execute
anthology

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
iridescent
solace
elate
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
futile
jocularity
procrastinate
penurious

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."