ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905155 Results

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
equitable
shimmering
authoritarian
extenuating

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
antidote
mundane
articulate
salvage

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
condone
scamper
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
flourish
apathetic
cunning

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
authoritarian
plaudits
intricate

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."