ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 479005 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
incisive
incumbent
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
banal
duplicity
abate
turmoil

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
equitable
regale
foster
implausible

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
genial
redouble
surplus
finite

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
retroactive
antidote
finite
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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."