ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 740504 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
mandate
parity
shimmering
scapegoat

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
disdain
seriousness
meticulous
straddle

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
rancorous
surplus
elucidate
supple

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
antidote
iridescent
upbraid
stern

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
regale
aerate
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."