ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420258 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
pretense
shimmering
grandiose
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
lurid
raspy
egotist

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
trove
induce
raucous

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
disconcert
immoderate
approachable
incumbent

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
revoke
straddle
stern

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."