ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 596205 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

Review

1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
fidelity
preclude
corrosive

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
celebrated
defect
incisive
prudent

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
naive
serene
periodic

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
pageantry
fragile
parity

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
nurture
proximity
incumbent
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."