ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870651 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
incisive
raspy
shimmering
scapegoat

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
demeanor
lenient
iridescent
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
garish
oblivious
altruistic
pallid

Solution
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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
gravity
flagrant
ramble

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
proximity
excessive
repel
incidental

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The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."