ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 723868 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
frugal
moderate
diffident
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
anthology
subside
interminable
placebo

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
salvage
interminable
epitaph

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
iridescent
cunning
appalling

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
stern
review
repentant
scamper

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."