ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 583914 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
lenient
equitable
anthology
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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
placebo
corroborate
insolence
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
exasperation
fraud
suppress
rehash

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
benefactor
prune
drab
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
revoke
untouchable
brandish
incisive

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."