ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 638773 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
censure
incongruous
authoritarian

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
mediate
periodic
fragile
destitute

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
supple
compulsion
liability
homage

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
impenitent
rancorous
flagrant
improbable

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The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
archetypal
insinuate
lucidity
absolve

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."