ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 646853 Results

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
pathos
cunning
regale
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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
derelict
rehash
rail

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
defiant
comprehensible
inviolable
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
insinuate
counterclaim
rancorous
ethical

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
raucous
appalling
censure
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."