ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 457268 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
meticulous
comparable
foil

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
supple
epistolary
augment

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
placebo
induce
prominence

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
corrosive
polarize
anthology
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
oblivious
rancorous
shimmering
defiant

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."