ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 717167 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
nurture
flaunt
composed

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
scamper
urge
inviolable
incisive

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
facade
incumbent
recrimination
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
diffident
handicap
extant
meticulous

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
grandiose
aggressive
pallid
immoderate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."