ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 368893 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
antidote
advantageous
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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
grandiose
highlight
interminable

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
entangle
punctual
opportune
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
surplus
roam
polarize

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
condone
heinous
flaunt

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."