ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 545635 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
pallid
shimmering
flagrant
turmoil

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
benefactor
elucidate
unscrupulous
incidental

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
prominence
precept
composed

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
retroactive
demeanor
fickle

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
defiant
glorify
onset
compulsion

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."