ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 337398 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
duplicity
servile
extant

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
drub
disposition
incidental
melodious

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
turpitude
illuminate
ethical
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
embellish
insinuate
demean

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
interminable
duplicity
pretentious
turpitude

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."