ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 615521 Results

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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
exception
obnoxious
genial
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
80% Answer Correctly
clarity
tardy
straddle
elusive

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
incumbent
elate
pompous
epitaph

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The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
celebrated
censure
scorn
exasperation

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
naive
regurgitate
impenitent
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."