ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 770355 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
Score 0% 59%

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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
scamper
shimmering
insolence
pretentious

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
ethical
pallid
disdain
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
methodical
pompous
melodious
pallid

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
corrective
futile
complement
heinous

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
extenuating
fragile
anomaly
egotist

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."