ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 774014 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
insolence
comparable
stern

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
composed
humble
periodic
refurbish

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The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
genial
advantageous
epistolary
immoderate

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
placebo
stealth
incumbent
complicated

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
entangle
sensualism
punctual
unscrupulous

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."