ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 820663 Results

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
liability
shimmering
induce
curtail

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
comparable
foil
servile

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
melee
defiant
stern
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
fraud
pathos
penurious

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
rehash
prune
timid
insolence

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."