ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 950349 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
fraud
pretense
shimmering
eulogy

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
accentuate
egotist
placebo

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
induce
fidelity
contortion
duplicity

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
stern
corrective
pretense
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
periodic
extol
induce

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."