ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 426170 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
turpitude
opponent
placebo
discern

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
implement
precept
finite

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
belated
liability
frugal

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
gravity
demean
incumbent

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
strict
celebrated
serenity
manifest

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."