ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406269 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.59
Score	0%	72%

Review

1 Iridescent most nearly means:

65% Answer Correctly

	sociable
	liability
	buffer
	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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.

88% Answer Correctly

	preclude
	censure
	aesthete
	approachable

Solution

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.

66% Answer Correctly

	scapegoat
	retroactive
	evasive
	polarize

Solution

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Punctual most nearly means:

78% Answer Correctly

	rehash
	apathetic
	prompt
	entangle

Solution

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Corrective most nearly means:

62% Answer Correctly

	composed
	defiant
	heinous
	remedial

Solution

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."