ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 957358 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
scamper
extenuating
camaraderie

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
proximity
condone
frugal
dreary

Solution
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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
disconcert
appraise
naive
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incongruous
embellish
disdain
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
proximity
brawl
implement
untenable

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."