ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 453160 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
inauspicious
pathos
antidote

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
deferment
perception
advantageous

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
demeanor
futile
foster
revive

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
dubious
antidote
camaraderie
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
corrosive
lenient
pompous
flaw

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."