ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 97131 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
foil
shimmering
pantomime
grandiose

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
corrective
procrastinate
ceaseless
ramble

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
extenuating
raucous
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
promote
disconcert
camaraderie
surly

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
comparable
elate
cure
incisive

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."