ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 344979 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
mundane
retroactive
shimmering
meticulous

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
eloquent
arbitrate
prominence
clarity

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
precept
mundane
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
trove
oblivious
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
demeanor
impenitent
illuminate

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."