ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 897240 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
disconcert
shimmering
euphoria
elate

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
repel
rhapsody
flaw
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
brandish
untenable
pompous
proximity

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
indecorous
slavish
prudent
prune

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
aesthete
implement
epistolary

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."