ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 786638 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
demean
incidental
disconcert
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
mediate
aggressive
censure
impenitent

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
manifest
salvage
approachable
hedonism

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
beneficial
pallid
serenity

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
futile
pantomime
ethical
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."