ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 617502 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

Review

1 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
derivative
veneration
disdain
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
hedonism
turpitude
aggressive
methodical

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
melodious
exalt
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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
implausible
regale
polarize
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
duplicity
mandate
demean
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."