ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 540832 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
gravity
opponent
repentant
garish

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
periodic
melodious
extol
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
antidote
appraise
regurgitate
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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
revoke
extol
inscription
interminable

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
defiant
lurid
incidental
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."