ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 863271 Results

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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
solace
shimmering
corrective
finite

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
sociable
fickle
derivative
odious

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
liability
connoisseur
futile
opportune

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", 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 opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
comparable
opportune
brawl
grandiose

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
incumbent
conduit
grandiose
collection

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The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."