ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 84485 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
hedonism
surplus
shimmering
conduit

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
solace
advantageous
futile

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The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
turpitude
altruistic
prominence
flourish

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The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
intricate
pallid
regurgitate

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
benefactor
untouchable
epitaph
illuminate

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."