ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 884809 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
embellish
shimmering
absolve
mediate

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
equitable
regale
elate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
archaic
elate
classic
meticulous

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
dubious
polarize
opportune

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
ethical
heed
flaunt
dreary

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."