ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 47201 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
raucous
shimmering
flaw
inviolable

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
colossal
repentant
diffident
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
accentuate
melodious
futile

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
brandish
courtesy
distortion

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
condone
straddle
assess
pretentious

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."