ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 876572 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
incumbent
drub
shimmering
induce

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
revoke
advance
corroborate
diffident

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
exception
illuminate
diffident

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
pantomime
baseless
melodious

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
embellish
stifle
caustic
manifest

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."