ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 815548 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
lenient
defiant
incongruous
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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
raspy
indecorous
suspect
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
courtesy
corrective
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
eloquent
exception
pallid

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
melee
flagrant
moderate

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."