ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 52047 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
combative
extol
comfort
iridescent

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
combative
artless
foil
raspy

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
belated
accentuate
euphoria

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
moderate
lenient
archetypal

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
absolve
stifle
tardy
periodic

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."