ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 461455 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
diffident
absolve
shimmering
advantageous

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
deferment
antidote
highlight
mandate

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
insolence
sociable
perception
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
prominence
gruff
flourish
approachable

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
gruff
implausible
flaunt
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."