ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 51294 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
combative
flagrant
genial
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
condone
comparable
apathetic
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
oblivious
commemorate
pomp

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
eulogy
benefactor
fickle
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
epistolary
excessive
raspy
indecorous

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."