ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 468717 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
naive
implausible
impenitent

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
plaudits
fraud
placebo
shimmering

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
prudent
rehash
harsh
impenitent

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
salvage
regale
blame
archetypal

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
adversary
colossal
jocularity
egotist

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."