ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 112947 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

Review

1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
nurture
accessible
indecorous
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
prominence
ceaseless
extenuating

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
heed
obnoxious
insinuate
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
heed
duplicity
veneration
benevolent

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
grandiose
lucidity
preclude
turpitude

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."