ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 833087 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
raspy
inauspicious
shimmering
naive

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
deferment
interminable
cover
flaw

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
implausible
divide
apathetic
compulsion

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
perception
detect
manifest

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gravity
assess
procrastinate
grandiose

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."