ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 778574 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
akin
diffident
fragile

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mundane
untenable
entangle
anomaly

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
onset
opportune
scorn
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
implement
shimmering
parity
incumbent

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
mundane
elusive
redouble

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."