ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 950023 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
roam
refurbish
celebrated

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
authoritarian
catastrophic
extol

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
fraud
appalling
seriousness
revoke

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
heed
repentant
dash
revoke

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
entangle
defiant
pretentious
prune

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."