ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 348 Results

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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
precept
incongruous
repentant
shimmering

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
plaudits
timid
fickle
flourish

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The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
liability
pantomime
euphoria
akin

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
embellish
aesthete
repulse
drab

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
meticulous
revive
enormous
dubious

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The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."