ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 809476 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
appalling
unscrupulous
raucous

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
rail
supple
euphoria

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
abate
clarity
strict
belated

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
flaw
liability
embellish

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
flagrant
negate
catastrophic

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The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."