ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 417848 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
deferment
procrastinate
supple

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
elusive
surplus
stern

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
condone
strategem
gruff
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
entangle
methodical
advantageous

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
ethical
archetypal
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."