ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 480834 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
mandate
combative
comparable
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
comparable
combustion
opportune
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
facade
improbable
censure
rehash

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
euphoria
raucous
shimmering
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
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brandish
repentant
induce

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."