ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 697173 Results

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
genial
heed
shimmering
precept

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
awe
meticulous
mandate

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
prune
authoritarian
oblilgatory
extant

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
implement
incisive
pageantry
demeanor

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
obnoxious
parity
buffer

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."