ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 696454 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
placebo
buffoonery
reanimate
absolve

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
abate
dubious
highlight
salvage

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ploy
advantageous
evasive
implausible

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
straddle
corroborate
archaic

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
corrective
interminable
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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."