ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 578745 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
composed
shimmering
clairvoyance
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
meticulous
beat
ecstatic
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
indecorous
akin
archaic
onset

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
drab
incongruous
flourish
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
advantageous
corroborate
opportune

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."