ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 484489 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
pomp
camaraderie
colossal

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
servile
repentant
rehash
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
onset
implausible
accessible

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
authoritarian
abate
recrimination

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
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demean
curtail
benevolent

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."