ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294750 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
lurid
exasperation
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
placebo
sameness
combustion
untenable

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
avian
ploy
induce
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
garish
upbraid
ecstatic
combative

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
finite
exalt
glorify
egotist

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."