ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 830622 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
augment
incongruous
avian
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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
euphoria
raspy
servile

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The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
flagrant
imply
pretentious
adversary

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
retroactive
immoderate
discern
unnerve

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The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
perception
turmoil
odious
illuminate

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."